Today: Millions in ‘Dark Money’ flowing to OC congressional races; OCTA awards $220.5 million contract to build OC Streetcar and, Orange County’s 3.1% unemployment: 9 trends to know.

Today: Why do we keep building houses In places that burn down? Can elected officials objectively weigh allegations against a political ally?; and, Costa Mesa police Officer Oscar Adrian Reyes is laid to rest.

Today: Enhancing public safety in Santa Ana; 18-year-old employee dies after getting stuck in industrial machine and, Fountain Valley chooses partner for $1.3-million general plan update.

Today: 2018 Flu Vaccination Program for County workers is on; Costs for Santa Ana-Garden Grove streetcar skyrocket and, Anaheim fire chief warns firefighters must adapt to a changing role.

Today: Disney reaches tentative $15 per hour wage deal with hotel workers; Orange County releases hate crimes report and, Costa Mesa earmarks $2 million for upgrades at Lions Park.

Today: The number of workers wanting to join unions is the highest in 40-years; Costa Mesa brings ambulance service in-house and, Fullerton City Council to vote on taking control of library.

Today: The challenges of sheltering homeless women in Orange County; Holy fire in Riverside and Orange counties is 100 percent contained, and confusion leaves low-income children in healthcare limbo.

Today: Next stop for Beach Boulevard improvements: Anaheim; first games to be played at new Great Park baseball stadium and, #Met too legislation leads the way with help from unions.

Today: Gov. Brown signs bill creating OC homeless housing agency; jail phone privacy violations prompt OC to consider new vendor and OC supervisor criticizes sheriff’s department for recent blunders.

Today: 9/11 victims, emergency responders honored in Orange County Fire Authority ceremony; Fullerton Police tackling two staff controversies and, townhomes project moves forward in Costa Mesa.