Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Supervisor Candidate Distances His Campaign From Gang Shooting (OCR)
Meanwhile District Attorney announces investigation into campaign's finances.

OC To Tap Budget Reserves To Avoid Cutbacks, Layoffs (LAT)
Officials propose a $6.6-billion budget, $700 million more than the current year.

Sheriff Renews Request For Early Release (OCR)
Officials concerned that a spike in arrests over the Memorial Day weekend could put OC jails over acceptable inmate capacity

OC Teen Births Cost Taxpayers $61 Million (OCR)
Six-city area has 4th highest rate in the state.

Tustin Adds 'In God We Trust' To City Hall (OCR)
National, state and city mottos to be placed near lobby of City Hall.

Counselor At Group Home Suspected Of Molesting Girl (OCR)
He is accused of molesting a 17-year-old girl several times.

Troops Celebrate Return To Los Alamitos (OCR)
650 troops are set to return from combat tour of Iraq over the next three days.

Bankruptcy Filing Holds Off Eviction For Islamic School (OCR)
Chapter 11 reorganization filing automatically puts a hold on the California Science Academy's eviction from the Fountain Valley School District's old Wardlow school site.

O.C. Churches Unite To Save Marriages (OCR)
A group of church leaders meet to put an end to divorce.

Racing Talks Getting In Gear (DP)
A plan aimed at easing tensions between sailboat enthusiasts and the Newport Beach Harbor Patrol by issuing permits for boat races is gaining momentum

Park Construction Begins, Will Open in August 2009 (DP)
Construction is underway for Coastal Peak Park, a 14-acre active sports park at the end of Ridge Park Road in Newport Coast.