Today: Deputy union pays out $50K in failed bid to seal misconduct records; ‘smart’ parking system may ease drivers’ woes near Anaheim’s Packing District, Center Street.

Today: CalOptima counts 10,000 homeless people in OC; Huntington Beach landfill project near Edison High halted by community outrage and, Placentia to launch own fire department, there’s a lot to do in a year.

Today: Grand Jury says a vitals check could prevent inmate deaths; Santa Ana Council deadlocks on its $450,000 City Manager overruns and, the county needs help to decide on "vote center" locations.

Today: Placentia first OC city to leave fire authority; after 12-days, jail officials have provided no information on inmate death says family and O.C. Grand Jury, sheriff spar over health screenings for jail inmates.

Today: Grand Jury finds lack of Sheriff’s oversight in illegal jail phone recordings; Anaheim may give chamber $425,000 contract to help attract businesses and, Investigation is underway after 140-plus dogs seized from Orange foothills home.

Today: Officials plan to better monitor air quality near Ascon landfill site in Huntington Beach; Anaheim may let short-term rentals operate despite previous move toward a ban and, Placentia may create its own fire department, breaking away from OCFA.

Today: 136 dogs seized at house in Orange; animal-cruelty alleged; bill to expand eviction protections in California sputters and, average apartment rents hit $2,004 a month in Orange County.

Today: Sections of 405 Freeway in Westminster to close overnight this weekend; Westminster City Council approves thinned-out ethics code and, why California renters lack political punch to change tenant laws.

Today: OC Veterans Cemetery location remains uncertain; So Cal home prices bounce back from March drop and, what the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge means for Anaheim

Today: San Clemente begins anti-camping enforcement spurs public standoff; So Cal home prices rising 4 times faster than wages and expect Disney area traffic for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening May 31.