Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

It's The Health Insurance, Stupid! (OCR)
Teri Sforza looks at benefits available to various local elected officials.

'Collegiate' K-8 Charter School proposed For Mission Viejo (OCR)
Shuttered O'Neill Elementary could reopen as Oxford Preparatory Academy.

Student Who Sued Teacher Ordered To Pay More Money (OCR)
Defense team for James Corbett awarded $12,631 so far.

Mayors Raise Stink About Compost Pile To Army Brass (OCR)
They call for Washington to shut down a composting project permanently.

Free Swine Flu Clinics On Saturday Open To More People (OCR)
OC Health Care Agency expands eligibility for swine flu vaccines to children up to 18.

Water District Consultant Earned $295 Per Hour (OCR)
Egads!

Costa Mesa Leaders Signal Support Of Launching Fairgrounds (OCR)
City Council asks its staffers to bring back details on placing an initiative on the June 2010 ballot.

Mickadeit: City Crosses State's Line In Sand (OCR)
Frank writes Costa Mesa's move into ballot-box zoning.

CEO Announces Senate Bid (DP)
Carly Fiorina tosses hat into ring at Garden grove announcement.