Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Carona Talks About His "Very Tough Decision" (OCR)
Former sheriff discuss why he suddenly retired to fight federal indictment and how he selected an interim successor.

OC Sheriff's Resignation Causes Turmoil (LAT)
In leaving to focus on his federal indictment, Carona fires his assistant sheriff and leaves the choice of his successor in question.

Board May Reject Carona's Interim Appointment (OCR)
Carona resigned to accept free services for anticipated $2 million defense.

Frank Mickadeit: Watchdog Had Been Carona Fan (OCR)
Shirley finally gets her man

Dana Parsons: Supes Big Task: Picking a Sheriff (LAT)
Their selection will serve out Carona's term and emerge with the incumbent's advantage in the next election.

 Water District, Anaheim Fight Over Boeing Property (OCR)
The Orange County Water District is interested in buying the Boeing site, but city and business officials are against the lucrative property being used for water percolation.

OCTA Joins Forces To Keep Freight Traffic Rolling (OCR)
SoCal coalition lobbies alongside powerful business and government interests in struggle to fund improvements.

Editorial: Yes On Measure B - City Hall, Park Can COexist; Vote Wisely (DP)
Daily Pilot endorses Newport Beach City Hall in the Park initiative.

Westmintser City Council May Vote To Co-Sponsor Tet Parade (OCR)
Council members must decide Wednesday whether to give $40,000 to help revive the Tet Parade and the Founder's Day Parade

Yorba Linda Ballot Measure To Be Sent To Property Owners (OCR)
New tax would be used to maintain city landscaping.

HB District Seeks To Regulate R-Rated Movies In Class (OCR)
Huntington Beach Union High School District trustees will take up a proposal Tuesday that would require parental permission before a teacher could show an R-rated movie.

Academy Aimed At Helping At-Risk Teens Opens Today (OCR)
About 110 So Cal teens will commit to 22-week program at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base to get back on their feet.

Mission Viejo's Murray Center Won't Re-Open Until Early February (OCR)
Classes and hot lunches are moved to City Hall and the library.

San Onofre Saftey Lapses Disclosed (LAT)
Two security failures were among the mostly low-level breaches and willful misconduct at the nuclear power plant in San Diego County, which serves 2.75 million households.

KoldCast Internet TV Network Takes On All Comers (OCR)
The family behind the business says streaming video is the future; DVDs and downloads won't survive.

Volunteers Keep History In Bloom At Hart Park (OCR)
Rosarians care for 375-rose garden at Hart Park.

Politicians And Their Beliefs (DP)
Film features interviews with religious leaders on role of faith in politics.

UCI To Continue Election Candidate Forums (DP)
Organizers want students to go beyond simplistic candidate characterizations and instead delve into important issues.

RIGONOMICS: Tips for boosting city pride (DP)
There is a lot of talk about what it's going to take to improve Costa Mesa.