Today: Anaheim wrestles over homeless anti-camping ordinance, $350,000 memorial for farm workers is open after renovation and Twice-convicted O.C. killer will receive new trial in latest fallout from jailhouse snitch scandal.

Today: Supervisors vote against democracy, Santa Ana approves millions of dollars for 4 affordable housing projects, despite concerns over process, 91 Freeway toll lanes getting another rate increase in July.

Today: Westminster’s sales tax increase offers reprieve from crisis, divided Costa Mesa council approves $163.2 million budget amid pension-debt concerns and Costa Mesa police have seized more than 600 pounds of illegal fireworks in the lead-up to the Fourth of July, officials said this week. The devices were confiscated during a series of undercover operations this month intended to “deter the sale, purchase and use” of illegal fireworks.

Today: Santa Ana changes acting police chief for second time in two months, Why is it so hot right now in Southern California? Here are 3 reasons, according to science and Clerk-Recorder to host “passport day” at Old County Courthouse in Santa Ana.

Today: Controversial Grand Jury jailhouse snitch report puts focus on DA race, Online shoppers cutting Into Irvine City Budget and Orange County median house price sets record at $795,000, Realtors report.

Today: Homeless ‘czar’ Susan Price looks back on first year with Orange County, Orange County hiring pace falls to 7-year low and In Little Saigon, scraping out a living, one home-cooked meal at a time.

Today: Homeless ‘czar’ Susan Price looks back on first year with Orange County, Orange County hiring pace falls to 7-year low and In Little Saigon, scraping out a living, one home-cooked meal at a time.

Today: Sheriff’s Department believed it had a legal right to withhold documents from the Court, Irvine City Council members criticize homeless shelter plan near the Great Park and Hit-and-run investigation outside of Rackauckas fundraiser to be turned over to state attorney general.

Today: Orange County supervisors reject new, cost-saving voting system, Santa Ana confronts big budget shortfalls that could last years and Costa Mesa should adopt new rules for public hearings and some permits, planners recommend.

Today: Orange County supervisors should support the Voter’s Choice Act (they didn't), Santana: Will Orange County’s law enforcement complex survive the stand? and The Josh Newman recall effort is all about retaliation.