Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Mosquito Problem Dwindling, County Says -- OCR
Vector control officials posted a thousand more fliers Wednesday in affected neighborhoods.

Alicia Robinson's The Political Landscape: Groups To Protest Harkey -- DP
The councilwoman's fundraiser dinner will see those who want a recall because she isn't focusing on job.

Irvine Council Asks Wild Rivers To Submit Plan For Great Park -- OCR
Verizon Wireless and Camp James also asked for plans to move to Great Park in the future.

Budding Corridor Gets Another New Addition -- OCR
Conexant plans hundreds of condos off Jamboree Road, site of much recent development.

Transit System Would Cost $280 Million -- OCR
Streetcar-bus line to serve Great Park, Irvine Spectrum

New Housing Goes Downtown -- OCR
La Habra officials see a 91-unit development as part of the solution to improving the area.

State Looks Into Claims Of Racial Slurs In Class -- OCR
Student's parents file claim with Department of Fair Employment because of alleged comments in an auto shop class at Foothill High.

OC Test Scores Rise For Fifth Straight Year -- OCR
Public school students in grades 2-11 outscore peers statewide on California Standards Tests.

Governor Reversed On Parole -- OCR
An O.C. judge rules Schwarzenegger was not supported by the facts when he blocked the release of an inmate convicted of the 1987 murder of his brother-in-law.

Dana Parsons: Is A Deal A Deal, Even If It Is A Bad One? -- LAT
A deal is a deal, the deputies say, but what if that deal puts us on the road to bankruptcy?

Jewish Athletes Gather In Irvine -- LAT
About 2,100 teens compete in a variety of sports and make connections to their religious and cultural heritage.

Architect, Builder Sued Over OC Hall -- LAT
The pair are blamed for cost overruns and design flaws in the new Segerstrom venue.

Councilman Curry Offers Apology -- DP
Councilman extends olive branch over City Hall debate; promises to exhibit a respectful tone reflective of community.

Newport Beach To Discuss Leasing Land For A City Hall -- DP
Newport Beach officials agreed to talk with the Irvine Co. about leasing land in Newport Center for a City Hall.

School STAR Scores Shine -- DP
Newport-Mesa proficiency test scores are mostly higher than the state average, with some decline across the board.