Today: Voice of OC’s Santana says inaction on the homeless crisis can kill; Santa Ana creates homeless czar position as it works to combat growing issue and a majority of Orange, San Diego county voters support rent control, poll says.

Today: Sex and the supervisors; Costa Mesa council to review proposed firefighters contract that includes pay raises and UCI receives historic $200 million gift from Susan and Henry Samueli to create health college.

Today: A view from the riverbed homeless camp as Sheriff starts patrols; Costa Mesa council to consider suspending work on proposed bike trail into Talbert Regional Park and is Orange County’s booming job growth over? 9 things that hint yes.

Today: Conservationists split over Poseidon project to help wetlands; false report charges against OC deputies prompt ethics questions and, Garden Grove Unified reverses decision to reopen for in person instruction.

Today: Mesa Water takes another step toward increasing rates up to 5% a year for 5 years; Orange County takes responsibility for dead body mix-up and DA prosecutor files federal lawsuit against County, DA.

Today: OC Ethics Commission can now meet after third member is appointed; after Anaheim declares state of emergency, Santa Ana River homeless wonder what’s next and Orange County renews Courtyard homeless shelter contract amid praise and complaints.

Today: Anaheim Council united in declaring a homeless state of emergency; Sheriff to step up patrols of riverbed homeless camp and, can you feel a change in Southern California’s weather?

Today: Orange County Sheriff patrols of riverbed homeless begin Friday; OC contract cities rebuke County supervisors over spiraling Sheriff costs and Anaheim to consider declaring state of emergency for homeless who are living on riverbed trail.

Today: Beuthin: Union members laboring for disaster victims in Houston, Florida. DA Tony Rackauckas faces $21,000 fine for late reports of $190,000 in Behested Payments and CalOptima takes mental health administration in-house.

Today: Orange County Sheriff plans to increase patrols of riverbed homeless; Caught up in the Equifax hack? Here's one thing you can do to protect yourself; and residents report increased noise from new airline flight paths.