Today: Orange County transportation agency hires new firm to run 91, 405 express lanes; Westminster seniors and refugees protest closure of mobile home park, and county Mental Health Services Plan available for public comment.

Today: OC Animal Care’s new facility will be a big upgrade for animals and people; Santa Ana voters could decide in June whether to switch to District elections and Irvine City Council adds ballot measure to counteract growth control initiative.

Today: The Orange County United Way focuses on homelessness; San Clemente officials argue proposed toll road could make traffic worse and partisan politicians break bread at CSU Fullerton dinner.

Today: See before-and-after photos of the Santa Ana River Trail clean-up; Westminster ballot measure would Increase Mayor’s term from two to four years, and it's time to stop tax breaks for outsourcing

Today: Workers across California stand up to billionaires trying to gut unions with Janus v AFSCME Case; ballot drive seeks to raise wages for hospitality companies that take Anaheim subsidies and broad-based campaign launched to help and house homeless people in Orange County.

Today: Legal Scholar: Sliver of hope for Labor after Janus hearing; OC Supervisors reject most proposed limits on taxpayer mailers that feature themselves and county finalizes purchase of building for mental health services.

Today: Justice Gorsuch mum as Supreme Court rehears public employee union fight; riverbed evictions revealed failed homelessness policies and most OC cities support adding 2,700 new homes for homeless.

Today: County wraps up homeless evictions at Santa Ana riverbed; Judge dismisses federal drug case tied to O.C. jailhouse-snitch scandal and Orange County activists gather at Victoria Beach to protest off-shore drilling.

Today: Santa Ana appoints David Valentin as permanent police chief; Clearing of homeless encampments moves to Angel Stadium area as more people are relocated Thursday and how much space your rental dollar buys for apartments in Southern California.

Today: Judge scolds County’s top attorney over Sheriff’s role in riverbed evictions; Mission Viejo City Council rejects district elections; seeks alternatives and Officials break ground on 1.6 billion gallon recycled water reservoir in south Orange County.