Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Transportation Officials Hang onto Tollway Plan (LAT)
Orange County authorities refuse to remove the proposal vetoed by a state commission from long-range plans, frustrating environmentalists and other toll road opponents.

Santiago Fire Lessons: More Staff, Equipment Needed, Fire Authority Says (OCR)
Analysis of October 2007 blaze also cites need for more training.

Acting Sheriff: Housing State inmates In Orange Jail Not A Threat (OCR)
Jack Anderson hopes to assuage concerns about proposal to house 292 state inmates at Theo Lacy Facility.

Case Against HB Mayor Debbie Cook Dismissed (OCR)
Republican leaders are ordered to pay her litigation costs.

Lawyers Sues Congressional Candidate Again (DP)
Republican lawyer Mike Schroeder has refiled a lawsuit against Huntington Beach Mayor Debbie Cook in a Sacramento court, following an appeals court ruling that struck down his original suit.

Frank Mickadeit: Latest Judge Hopeful In Error-Flory (OCR)
More crazy judicial stuff.

Little Saigon Editor Says She Will Continue To Fight Protesters (OCR)
Protesters shouting slogans outside Nguoi Viet Daily News say they have set up legal fund, hired lawyer to defend paper's harassment suit against them.

USDA List: 21 of 28 OC School Districts Got Recalled Beef (OCR)
List of who received meat from Chino slaughterhouse released after pressure from federal lawmakers.

Resurrected Drive-In Movie Theater Dies (OCR)
Theater at county fairgrounds, closed last year to find new location, will not re-open.

John Campbell To Discuss Sanctuary Cities (OCR)
The Register's partner news station KDOC is going to have Rep. John Campbell on the air Friday to discuss his views on U.S. immigration policies.

New Fairgrounds Chief Executive Named (OCR and DP))
Steve Beazley will take over lead role after this year's Orange County Fair.

Why Can't You Dance In Santa Ana? (OCR)
As the city tries to generate buzz downtown, it's reviewing 25-year-old law that discourages dance clubs.

Rose center Gets $75,000 Boost From City (OCR)
Westminster council members approve the one-time donation to help the performing arts center and banquet facility recover but insist on seeing monthly financial reports