Today: OC supervisors seek more power over ethics commission, by changing what voters approved, Ethics commissioner falsely claimed in application he’s on board of directors of a national association and Orange County property taxes to rise 2 percent this year.

Today: Despite scandals and doubts, Orange County district attorney wants another term, and a shot at vindication, OC supervisors attempt CalOptima takeover and a lawsuit challenges a California home care union.

Today: Amid funding shortfall, Santa Ana raises median police compensation above $213,000, There have been 57 plane accidents at or near John Wayne Airport in the last 35 years and Californians will soon pay more at the pump, in part to fix more than 200 bridges at risk of erosion.

Today: "Sheriff Hutchens testifies at court hearing on informants scandal," "To prevent homeless taking over bus stops, Anaheim removes benches around Disneyland," and "Santa Ana approves $510.7 million budget."

Today: Spitzer Wahoo documents released, Rackauckas files $190,000 in Behested Payments more than six months late and Santa Ana police union contract boosting salary by 2.75 percent up for City Council approval.

Today: 1,800 tons of radioactive waste has an ocean view and nowhere to go, 120,000-plus children in Orange County risk going hungry this summer, report says and : Festive event at Santa Ana homeless shelter works to develop the trust of a community in need.

Today: Sheriff’s deputy says, despite gap in jail log, deputies never stopped making entries, ACLU Reports Abuses In OC Jails, But Sheriff Said Findings Have “No Value” and Fourth of July Pet safety tips from OC Animal Care.

Today: Four year delay in providing jailhouse snitch records won’t happen again, Sheriff’s commander testifies; homeless encampment sprouts at Tustin Civic Center — drawing both concern and compassion, and Anaheim’s $1.7 billion budget for 2017-18 will add more police and enhance parks.

Today: OC Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, embroiled in jailhouse snitch scandal, says she won’t seek re-election next year; violence and inhumane conditions plague Orange County jails, ACLU reports, and County supervisors to appoint Commissioner for Orange County Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission.

Today: Orange County DA appoints special counsel to hear any reports of ethical violations; Opinion: Put politics aside and embrace changing voter preferences; and where you can celebrate July 4th, see some fireworks in Orange County.