Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Deputy Who Broke Grand Jury Rules Is Fired (OCR and LAT)
Monica Bagalayos admitted she violated orders not to share her testimony with others.

Did Jailers Use Taser On Cat? (OCR and LAT)
Sheriff's officials are investigating whether Theo Lacy jail deputies shocked feline to death.

Fair Board To Meet With State Over Freebie Tickets (OCR)
Officials say they want to comply with state rules, but continue giveaways that benefit the community, by Register hack Tony Saavreda (if we're "cronies" the turnabout is fair play, Tony).

Supervisors Vote To Increase Jail Cameras (OCR)
Cameras will be placed in guard stations for first time.

County To Unveil Plans For Strengthened San Juan Creeks (OCR)
$91 million plan would reinforce local channels, three years after heavy rains nearly wiped levees out.

OC Pilgrims Value Being Close To Pope (OCR)
All the pilgrims knew long before they left Westminster for the trip to the nation's capital that they would have only four tickets to Thursday's papal Mass for their group of more than 100. But they all made the trip anyway.

OC Campuses Say Better Prepared For Emergencies A Year After Virginia Tech Slayings (OCR)
Killings prompted more serious pursuit of safety measures.

Irvine Unified Saves Science Classes, But Makes Other Cuts (OCR)
Class-size increase for grades 4-12 and increase in athletic transportation fees were among approved budget adjustments.

Seal Beach City Council Picks New Member (OCR)
Gary A. Miller will take a council spot left vacant by the resignation of Ray Ybaben

Collene Campbell Gets Victims Award (OCR)
The sister of murdered auto racing legend Mickey Thompson is honored by the governor.

Trustees Ask For More Information On Mottos (OCR)
Ocean View School District could be the first in the county to display 'In God We Trust' in board room.

Son Of Local Official Arrested (DP)
Costa Mesa police arrested one of Councilwoman Linda Dixon's sons Monday night after an argument with his father turned physical, police said Tuesday.

Costa Mesa City Council Shuffles Construction Responsibility (DP)
The Costa Mesa City Council approved an agreement with the State Department of Transportation in a 4-1 vote at its Tuesday night meeting, taking another step toward short-term improvements to Newport Boulevard between 17th and 19th streets.

OC Hoome Prices Tumble Again In March (OCBJ)
Orange County's median home price tumbled by $14,000 from February to March, aided by the increase in discounted sales of foreclosed homes that's being seen across the Southland.