Today: Low wages, child poverty, costly housing in OC says US census; battling traffic in Irvine and, First Responders and Law Enforcement Week at the OC Fair is Aug. 8-12.

Today: How long will heat wave linger over Southern California? The American Red Cross/OCEA Blood Drive is coming up and, things to do today at the OC Fair.

Today: Bill to limit OC toll road agencies’ power is dead, but the fight’s not over; Fullerton drywall contractor fined $2 million for cheating 472 workers and OC Fair 2018: Things to do today, July 25.

Today: Disneyland & Workers reach contract settlement, Anaheim Oks study of potential veterans cemetery and you should stay indoors due to record-breaking heat, officials warn.

Today: Irvine mayor wants to keep the OC Fire Authority; OC animal shelter has new director and one our most popular seminars, Will and Trusts, is back July 26.

Today: O.C. Water District approves updated terms for buying water from Poseidon; there are more closures scheduled for the 5 Freeway and, soaring rents jolt senior tenants at mobile home park.

Today: Santa Ana puts sales tax increase on November ballot; Poseidon desalination plant OK’d for preliminary contract terms and one our most popular seminars, Will and Trusts, is back July 26.

Today: Huntington Beach police headquarters is falling apart; Costa Mesa agrees to settle affordable-housing lawsuit and, things to do today at the OC Fair.

Today: Newport Beach developer gets go-ahead for $330 million Dana Point Harbor renovation; Is the cost of a Huntington Beach desalination plant too high? And, OC Fair 2018 features the whimsical works of artist John Cerney.

Today: Armory homeless shelters close, many unsure what’s next; Anaheim to appoint city manager cleared of sexual misconduct accusations and, it’s time to check your paycheck withholding, IRS says.