Today: Experts warn OC is walking unprepared into next public health crisis; veterans, county leaders rally around Veterans Cemetery in Gypsum Canyon, and Cities get money to address traffic, parking, air-quality issues.

Today: Orange County shows uptick in COVID hospitalizations; scheduled 4th of July fireworks and events make up for last year, and new Wild Rivers water park is finally a go.

Today: Hate crimes increase throughout California and OC says new state report; How did Irvine fail to build a Veterans Cemetery after nearly a decade? and health officials urge caution over 4th of July weekend.

Today: Supervisor term limit extension imperiled by new state law; Huntington Beach to appoint new council member, and Orange County beaches score high on summer water quality.

Today: County courtrooms are again open to the public; Banning Ranch becomes a coastal public park with a state grant, and a vacant Huntington Beach City Council seat has no shortage of applicants.

Today: Will Sacramento block OC from putting term limits extension on recall ballot? Supervisors finalize $8 billion in taxpayer spending, and weekend ahead prompts heat warnings in Southern California.

Today: Cities discuss deployment of new mental health response network; state officials question Angel Stadium sale deal, and blood shortages fuel the drive for more donations in OC.

Today: Voters to decide whether to extend Supervisor term limits; Irvine takes no action on veterans cemetery opening door to other sites, and Newport Beach ends COVID local emergency.

Today: Next year’s election race is already underway; more veterans groups and elected officials support Anaheim Hills cemetery site, and OC toll roads face existential questions.

Today: Who really decides how tax dollars are spent in Orange County? Irvine schedules long-awaited discussion on state veterans cemetery site, and charitable deeds to feed homeless people rouse opposition across OC.