Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Housing Near Disenyland Going On June Ballot -- OCR and LAT
Anaheim City Council sets a date for ballot measure that would ban homes on plot near theme park.

Ackerman Vote Seals Budget Approval -- OCR
The Irvine senator casts one of the two necessary Republican votes for the spending plan, raising questions about his role as leader.

Senators Will Disclose Cuts After Governor OKs Budget -- DP
State senators approved a $145 billion budget Tuesday, after a monthlong standoff between Senate Republicans and Democrats.

Op-Ed: OC Prefers Lanes To Trains -- OCR
Adding roadway capacity provides real traffic relief versus mass-transit schemes - an op-ed by the excellent Jerry Amante, Mayor Pro Tem of excellent Tustin.

Irvine Co. Has City Hall Demands -- DP
As one of Newport Beach’s biggest commercial entities, the Irvine Co. has long had a heavy hand in steering the city’s development.

Space Tight As Doors Open Up At Chapman -- OCR
Freshmen move in, and some will be sharing a room with two others.

Landmark Gar Bar To Close -- OCR
Laguna Beach's Boom Boom Room will shut its doors Sept. 3 after owners fail to reach agreement with landlord.

La Habra Will Pay Strip Club To Close -- LAT
Part of the settlement will buy Taboo Gentlemen's Club, which the city has fought for nine years.

OC Prosecutor To Again Pursue Death Penalty Against White Supremacist -- LAT
A new execution hearing for a white supremacist gang member convicted of killing a founder of the group will start next year.

Lutheran School Named After Philanthropist John Crean -- OCR
High school in Irvine to be named for entrepreneur whose foundation donated $10 million.

Frank Mickadeit: Lil' Dog Shot Border Video, Not People -- OCR
Border 'shooter' calls.

Services Set For AVCA President Who Was Active In Civic Affairs -- OCR
Larry Flynn's activism began with effort to get good parks in the city.

Skate Park Plans On Hold -- DP
The City Council voted to hold off on plans for a skate park at Lions Park Tuesday, after hearing from residents who said it would pave over valuable green space and should be built where it can be bigger.

Costa Mesa Grant To Be Available To Homeowners -- DP
Costa Mesa will have $120,000 to offer to homeowners who need assistance fixing up their homes, the city announced recently.