Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Judge Shoots Down Seal On Jail Death Documents (OCR and LAT)
Sheriff, D.A. fought over release of grand jury report of probe into inmate John Chamberlain's beating death.

Frank Mickadeit: Judge Finds Himself Editor For A Day (OCR)
Franks continuing coverage of the Bartlett-Thompson court battle.

Editorial: When Is The Mayor Not The Mayor? (OCR)
GOP activists launch a frivolous lawsuit against a Democratic candidate.

OC Trying To Synchronize Signals (OCR)
Ten congested corridors could be improved if state approves $4 million from Prop. 1B pot.

Orange District Head: Silverado Elementary No Closing Soon (OCR)
Superintendent says canyon school was only mentioned in planning for worst-case budget scenario.

Carona Defense Balks At Disclosure Deadline (OCR)
Defense attorneys say they need more time to examine nearly 100 boxes of evidence gathered by prosecutions over a four-year span.

Renovated Center In Mission Viejo Draws Plenty Of Praise (OCR)
Locals come out to tour Mission Viejo's new community and senior center

New OC Clinic Reaches Out To Veterans (OCR)
Laguna Hills facility joins two others in Orange County.

County Man In National Medal Of Honor Day (OCR)
Buena Park recipient takes part in ceremonies in Washington, DC.

Newport Beach May Gain Harbor Lobbyist (DP)
Newport Beach is considering hiring a prominent Washington D.C.-based lobbyist group as federal funding for dredging Upper Newport Harbor runs dry.

Fond Of Commuters' Ferry Safety (DP)
It's been more than 50 years since the Balboa Ferry, the service which carries cars over Newport Harbor, closed for more than a day.