Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Editorial: Carona Should End Department's Limbo -- OCR
Indicted sheriff's resignation would end uncertainty at top of the agency

Red Flag Fire Warning -- OCR
Blustery winds, low humidity, drought imperil wild land areas

Reports Spotlight Increased Risk Of Mudslides -- LAT
Surveys find heavy rains could weaken charred hillsides. Areas of eastern O.C., Bouquet Canyon and Val Verde are in greatest danger.

Lake Forest Waives Fees For Fire Repairs -- OCR
The city sustained minimal damage to public infrastructure.

Editorial: Little Saigon Doesn't Need Outside Help -- OCR
Urban planners suggest big-city-style transformation of the landmark small-business area

Newport Coast Is Zillow's Most Watched OC ZIP Codes -- OCR
Three Santa Ana ZIP codes were at the bottom of the list … 92703, 92701, 92704.

Corona Del Mar Official Changes Ballot Title To Reflect Neutrality -- DP
Amid concerns of position, Corona del Mar’s Chamber of Commerce treasurer removed the organization’s name from a ballot argument against City Hall in the Park ballot initiative.

Newport Official Seeks Funding For Harbor Cleanup -- DP
Newport Beach Councilwoman Leslie Daigle wants residents to contact their Washington representatives about funding a multimillion dollar harbor cleanup.

Fountain Valley Targets Illegally Parked Trailers -- OCR
Owners could pay more than double the $34 fine if the proposal is adopted.

Applications Available For OC Grand Jury Seats -- LAT (11/22/07)
Surveys find heavy rains could weaken charred hillsides. Areas of eastern O.C., Bouquet Canyon and Val Verde are in greatest danger.

Historic Clock Set To Return To Buena Park -- OCR
Andrew Dreger's creation greeted Knott's Berry Farm visitors for more than 50 years.

NOTE TO READERS: There are several OC Register stories that -- although prominent in the print Local section -- are absent from the  horrible OCR website. For example, the page 2 story about the Seal Beach Naval Weapons station and the page 4 story about Buena Park considering seeking charter status.

The OCR posted this a couple of days ago: "New Goals For Our Web Coverage." I'd like to suggest two additions to their "8 pillars":

1) Develop a site search engine that isn't next-to-useless.

2) Ensure that stories in that day's print edition can be easily found online, rather than absent or buried deep amongst 3-7 day old stories.