Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Showdown Over OC Tollway Is Set (LAT)
The Coastal Commission is to decide Wednesday whether to approve a route through San Onofre State Beach.

Toll Road Completion Could Have Positive Impacts On Lake Forest, Laguna Hills (OCR)
City leaders say plan could alleviate traffic problems.

Suit Seeks To Alter OC Deputies Pension Pact (LAT)
Orange County has filed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate a portion of the terms of its 2001 labor pact with the union representing its sheriff's deputies, saying that a deal that gave deputies a retroactive increase in their pensions violated the state Constitution.

State Renews Program To Encouage Santa Ana Businesses (OCR)
The city's designation as an enterprise zone frees up tax credits and provides other incentives.

Carona Ordered To Make New Court Appearance (OCR)
Three defendants are required to be in federal court next week for a re-arraignment.

H.B. Council Throws Out Incentive-Based Pet-Fixing Proposal (OCR)
Council members voted Monday night to keep status quo for licensing cats and dogs after dozens spoke in opposition to the program.

San Juan Capistrano Closes 2nd Well After Chemical Found (OCR)
Shutdown of Kinoshita well comes less than 2 weeks after trace amounts of banned fuel additive found in city water supply.

Editorial: OK the OIR, ASAP (OCR)
OIR is on the board agenda, with the support of the interim sheriff.

HB Mayor Touts Energy Saving In Run Against Rep. (DP)
Huntington Beach Mayor Debbie Cook is planning a run against Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher in November.

Cheer For Candidates At Tran Precinct Gathering (DP)
Assemblyman Van Tran has invited volunteers and other local residents to a reception in the Little Saigon Outreach Headquarters in Westminster today.