Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Clinton, McCain Take OC; San Clemente Says No To Homes (OCBJ, LAT and OCR)
Orange County voters largely followed the state trend with Democrats backing Hillary Clinton and Republicans going for John McCain, while voters in San Clemente rejected a plan to build homes on a golf course.

OC Bond Measures Faring Well (LAT)
Orange County voters were in a permissive mood when it came to local ballot measures, with only one of the five initiatives up for a vote in the county facing rejection, according to returns tabulated by the registrar of voters.

OC Registrar Backs Off 75% Turnout Prediction (LAT)
Orange County Registrar Neal Kelley revised down his expectation that voter turnout would approach 75%, though he said he wasn't yet prepared to give a new estimate.

"B" Measures Up (DP)
A close race all Tuesday night finally yielded a winner early Wednesday as nearly 53% of Newport Beach voters said they want their new city hall next to the central library on Avocado Avenue.

Supervisors OK Independent Panel To Monitor Jail (OCR)
Office of Independent Review created in the wake of inmate's beating death.

Toll Road Conflict Before Coastal Panel Today (OCR)
16-mile extension of 241 toll road would cut through San Onofre State Beach park as well as natural areas inland.

Supervisors Kill Plan For Campaign Finance Board (OCR)
Shirley Grindle wanted a board to enforce campaign finance law.

Deputies' Poll: Next Sheriff Can't Be Connected To Carona (OCR)
Deputies commission poll that shows local candidates most popular.

OC Deputies Hunt To Lead Them (LAT)
Based on polls of voters and union members, deputies union will ask supervisors to name the former lieutenant to the post.

HB Council Throws Out spay-Neuter Proposal (OCR)
Things will remain the same for pets and their owners after majority of speakers say they are against the idea.

HB Trustees To Vote On Sale, Lease Of Unused Sites (OCR)
Huntington Beach City School District board members decided to vote on whether to sell Le Bard and renegotiate leases for Gisler and Burke.

Mission Viejo City Council Votes To Support Regional Transportation Plan (OCR)
New highway lanes, rail system come at high cost.

HB Senior Center At Central Park Moves Forward (OCR)
The council approves permit and environmental report but decides not to commit to strict environmental standards on proposed center.

President Bush To Honor Ducks At White House (OCR)
Stanley Cup champions to be recognized Wednesday.

In Little Saigon, Revitalized Dining Scene (LAT)
Restaurateurs bring style and energy to new locations as they bridge traditional and contemporary tastes.

Voters Cry Foul Over Absent Measure B (DP)
Measure B was missing from the Super Tuesday ballot in newly annexed West Santa Ana Heights.