Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

County Investment Faces Default (OCR and LAT)
Street says county should recover full $80 million investment in British company.

Land Use Decision Likely To Stay On Anaheim Ballot (LAT)
A Disney-backed ballot initiative that would essentially strip the Anaheim City Council of its authority to make land use decisions in the city's resort district apparently will still go before Anaheim voters in June.

Request Approved For 1,200 Homes Near Irvine Lake (OCR)
Irvine Co. is step closer to building nearly 1,200 new homes east of Irvine Lake.

Transportation Secretary Compliments Mass-Transit Work (OCR)
Mary Peters applauds public-private partnership for proposed Anaheim center.

Legal Statuses Targeted (DP)
Assemblyman Van Tran wants state and federal authorities to team up to check the immigration status of prisoners.

Commission Approves Changes To Big 'A' (OCR)
Angel Stadium to eventually update landmark sign; take our online poll.

Angel Stadium Food Workers Storm Employer's Office (OCR)
More than 100 union members demand to speak to management about working conditions.

Pastors Accused Of Stealing Millions Face Prison (OCR)
Report opposes only probation for two Yorba Linda pastors on trial for theft.

The Bell Curve: Time To Speak Up About JWA (DP)
Two weeks ago, Newport Beach Mayor Ed Selich told a Speak-Up Newport audience about the goals he sees as priorities in his new job as the city's chief executive.