Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

State Senate Candidate Goes Positive After Latest Attack (OCR)
Do you think candidate's attack mailer crossed a line?

Judge Rejects Carona Change Of Venue (OCR and LAT)
Judge decries radio show's efforts to taint jury, but says he believes Orange County can produce a fair jury to assess corruption charges against ex-sheriff Michael S. Carona.

Federal Agency To Hold hearing On OC Toll Road (LAT)
The Commerce Department's move comes in response to the Coastal Commission's rejection of the 16-mile Foothill South, which would cut through a state beach.

Officers' Names Involved In Critical Incidents Must Be Disclosed (OCR)
Public has a right to know what their peace officers are doing, according to an opinion by state attorney general.

Deputies Train To Check Inmates' Immigration Status (OCR)
The new crop of deputies will keep up the program with the federal government that screens arrestees booked into the county jail.

District Gives Huntington Christian School 30-Year Lease (OCR)
Huntington Beach City School District postponed decision on Brethren Junior/Senior High School lease.

Repeal Protected Plate Program? (OCR)
An assembly bill analysis suggests eliminating a confidential license plate program instead of adding more participants.

Olinda Alpha Landfill To Expand Its Energy Production (OCR)
County supervisors approve a project that would bring power to 20,000 Anaheim residents.

Huntington Beach District Gives Teachers 3.5 Percent Raise (OCR)
Agreement ends nearly nine months of negotiations with union reps and district officials.

Irvine Politics Heats Up With Ethics Battle (OCR)
Council factions taking pot shots over Measure H - including a charge that the mayor voted to spend $200,000 in city money for political reasons.