Today: Is desalination in Huntington Beach good for OC? 91 Express Lanes users to get new sticker transponders, and Walmart patents surveillance tech for eavesdropping on workers.

Today: Facing budget problems, Garden Grove considers move to OC Fire Authority; mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus and, is the housing market changing course?

Today: Veterans cemetery location in Irvine still unclear; 36 percent of IE families struggle to stay afloat financially and, homeless night shelter at Orange County armories comes to an end this weekend.

Today: Orange County streetcar costs top $400 million; construction start delayed, did you know the average Anaheim hotel costs $197 a night? And, It's almost time to ‘Free Your Inner Farmer’ at the OC Fair.

Today: Westminster Oks tax subsidy for “Bolsa Row” four-star hotel; Costa Mesa won’t place Fairview Park projects on the ballot and, Santa Ana, Newport Beach among cities breaking heat records across SoCal.

Today: OC Animal Care bursting with runaway dogs frightened by booming fireworks; summer’s first heat wave descends on Southern California and divided Costa Mesa council uproots plans for commercial-residential project.

Today: Santa Ana Council again delays vote on district elections; Santa Ana will ask voters to increase local sales tax; Santa Ana Council again delays vote on district elections and OC Fairgrounds tackles safety issues leading up to County Fair opening.

Today: Irvine City Council gives notice It’ll withdraw from OC Fire Authority; where you can celebrate July 4th in Orange County and UC Irvine and other colleges are increasing mental health services.

Today: Triple-digit temps will hit SoCal after Fourth of July; Costa Mesa Sanitary District approves new contract with trash hauler and OC Fair tickets to OC Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup are on sale.

Today: Police vow crackdown on illegal fireworks, the new American dream may be leasing a home and, California voters will weigh these 12 propositions on November's ballot.