Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Buyout Could Aid Orange Superintendent (OCR)
District officials say it could save money overall; critics wonder about its timing.

Fullerton Votes To Ban Pot Stores (OCR)
Council reverses decision to try to regulate medical-marijuana dispensaries through zoning.

Huntington City District To Sell Le Bard Elementary School (OCR)
Trustees also voted to renegotiate the leases of Gisler and Burke and push back a decision on Kettler.

H.B. Council Votes In New Transit Plan (OCR)
Revised Go Local plans would connect the beach to Westminster Mall and Little Saigon.

Huntington Beach Is Going Upscale (LAT)
Surf City hopes to become an overnight destination with the addition of three oceanfront luxury hotels. But not everyone is happy.

Irvine Co.'s Bren Gives $8.5 Million To After-School Programs (OCR)
Funds will be used for programs in Santa Ana and other areas serving 30,000 students.

Frank Mickadeit: Not Quite A Celebration At Felix's Cuban (OCR)
Is Castro really dead?

Changes To Big 'A' Up For Vote Today (OCR)
Angel Stadium to eventually update landmark sign; Planning Commission staff recommends approval.

The Orange Grove: Keep Watch On Paroled Felons (OCR)
Don't try to balance budget by eliminating supervised parole for some felons (by Van Tran)

$8.5 Million To Boost After-School Programs (LAT, OCR, OCBJ and DP)
Irvine Co.'s Donald Bren funds an expansion of THINK Together to schools in Orange and Los Angeles counties.

Not-Guilty Plea For OC Man Accused Of Stealing Secrets For China (LAT)
A federal magistrate has entered a not-guilty plea on behalf of a Chinese American engineer from Orange charged with stealing military and aerospace trade secrets for years on behalf of China.

Assemblyman Talks Of Possibilities For Energy (DP)
Assemblyman Chuck DeVore will speak on state energy policy today at the home of supporters in Irvine.

Rehab Home Ordinance Delayed One Day; City Expects Challenge (DP)
Newport Beach expects to be hit with a legal challenge to a new ordinance aimed at curbing the spread of drug and alcohol rehabilitation homes within the next two weeks, Assistant City Manager Dave Kiff said Tuesday.

Chasing Yacht Tax 'A Waste' (DP)
Assemblyman Chuck DeVore called a failed Senate bill to close a tax loophole on yachts and other big-ticket luxury vehicles like RVs and private jets "budget dust" Tuesday.

Time Warner Talks To Costa Mesa Council (DP)
A representative of Time Warner addressed the Costa Mesa City Council hoping to dispel concerns about the quality of service in the city Tuesday, though many in attendance remained unimpressed by the cable giant's presentation.

Rigonomics: You Win Some, You Lose Some (DP)
Jim Righeimer on the recent elections.