Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Former Carona assistant sheriff doesn't want to pay restitution (OCR)
George Jaramillo wants to keep lawsuit winnings and asks judge to give him probation.

The Jaycee kidnapping story that wouldn't stop (OCR)
A.M. READ: As a reporter, I had to give information. As a human, I didn't want to add to anybody's burden.

80-year-old pedestrian hit by car in Anaheim dies (OCR)
80-year-old man was not in crosswalk when he was hit, police said.

Embryo scandal nets $24M (DP and LAT)
University of California announces settlements paid due to doctors who stole embryos from couples. The culprits fled the country and remain free from extradition.

District boots 500, saves millions (DP and LAT)
Educators conduct first address verification to ensure that no student who doesn’t live in the district would cost $7,000 to educate for a year.

Abuser faces 29 years (DP)
Costa Mesa man’s first conviction was in 1983. He is not eligible for a life sentence under the three-strikes law.

String of burglaries riles Balboa Peninsula (DP)
Police continue urging residents to lock doors and windows. Laptops are the most stolen item, authorities say.