Today: Huntington Beach Council deadlocks on Tito Ortiz’s replacement; Fullerton at crossroads, political ideology vs. city services, and OC reports 315 new COVID cases and one new death.

Today: Spike seen in coronavirus cases in Orange County; officials back off on reclaiming public Back Bay land from Newport political donor, and veterans cemetery could get $20 million boost from County.

Today: Officials shut down public presentation of Mile Square Park plan; expansion of Chino Hills State Park moves forward, and CDC warns COVID vaccines might not protect the immunocompromised.

Today: Sacramento readies bailout for embattled county supervisors; could OC’s new health equity map lead to real systemic change? And, Orange City Council approves optional monthly stipend for Council members.

Today: Anaheim officials to discuss whether Angel Stadium sale violated state law; OC’s COVID-19 cases on the rise again, and OC Fair is back – what to know before you go.

Today: School districts left on their own to enforce mask mandate; County supervisor chairman could get more say over delaying action items, and One of OC’s most popular parks is up for big changes.

Today: After criticism, OC’s homeless vaccination clinic has a new strategy; residents call out public agencies on Irvine asphalt factory emissions, and brutal pelican attacks in OC raise wildlife safety concerns.

Today: K-12 students will wear masks indoors, says health department; Huntington Beach to develop climate crisis sustainability plan, and Irvine man latest OC resident arrested for Capitol insurrection.

Today: OC residents and businesses grapple with masks, vaccine verification; Orange County Fire Watch is ready to help prevent wildfires, and Orange County is finally getting a streetcar.

Today: Is the dream of an Irvine veterans cemetery on the way out the door? Orange County is a bad bet for first-time homebuyers and, Huntington Beach’s Wildlife Care Center gets lots of patients over Fourth of July.