Today: OC Sheriff’s Dept. suspends use of carotid holds; As health official resigns, O.C. reports 93 new coronavirus cases, 8 more deaths and, the sudden departure of OC’s health officer doesn’t end mask requirement debate.

Today: County public health officer abruptly resigns under pressure over mask order; County governments play catch up with video amidst coronavirus and, two former OC deputies plead guilty in evidence booking scandal.

Today: Cities and public workers must stand together in this fiscal crisis; peaceful demonstrations continue alongside spreading Coronavirus and, OC shifted millions from public health in last decade while doubling Sheriff spending.

Today: OC officials say curfew isn’t expected as waves of protests continue during pandemic; Garden Grove protest displays cross cultural and racial solidarity and, Orange County to launch 5 million meal gap program.

Today: Orange County police violence protests to go into sixth day; cities allow more OC businesses to expand outdoor dining into public spaces and, Sheriff deputy under investigation for wearing extremist symbols at protest.

Today: All eyes on elected officials as calls for police oversight grow in wake of Floyd protests; used nuclear storage facility at San Onofre raised concern over plan vulnerability and, County pushes to re-open community pools, may also reopen youth sports.

Today: Safety questions front and center as county plans to bring staff back; Anaheim protests against killing of George Floyd, curfew extended and, Costa Mesa City Council to consider ratifying local emergency.

Today: OC officials express concern over death threat to health officer over mask order; South Coast Plaza reopens June 1st with amenities shut and, CVS pharmacies in California to begin coronavirus testing.

Today: San Clemente removes beach fencing under pressure from sheriff; OC fair considers $5 million loan to San Diego’s fair and Irvine city council criticizes great park developer for lack of transparency.

Today: Coronavirus infections hit OC Latino community hard; Westminster faces $17 million future deficit and potential cuts to core services and, LA city attorney accuses Orange County company of selling fake coronavirus tests.