Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Editorial: NIMBYs Pull Plug On Power Plant (OCR)
South County loses a supplemental electricity source as emotions overrule reason.

Frank Mickadeit: Why The Bar Panned One Judge Hopeful (OCR)
Deputy D.A. gets bad rating.

Carona Discussed 'Cleansing' Reserve Deputy Files (LAT)
The former O.C. sheriff, indicted on corruption charges, allegedly spoke with a top assistant about keeping documents from federal prosecutors, court filing shows.

Shorecliffs Building-Height Battle Enters Homestretch (OCR)
Measure I, a referendum on Tuesday's ballot, is the culmination of 4½ years of bitter debate in the seaside neighborhood.

Canyon Crest Goes For Round Four (OCR)
Planning commissioners to discuss the project again June 24.

Buena Park Shuttle Service Off To A Slow Start (OCR)
Commuters have yet to largely hop aboard the new service.

Buena Park Can Now Lock Up Abandoned Homes (OCR)
Council votes to let building officials secure vacant houses after complaints of break-ins, vandalism.

Fair-Goers To Pay More While Board Keeps Freebies (OCR)
2009 fee increase comes as board reconsiders its own freebies.

Stanton Council Ousts Mayor, Apparently Over Prayer Flap (OCR)
David Cadena loses mayorship in 4-1 vote but remains on the City Council.

Residents Say Crown Valley Traffic is Too Congested (OCR)
Annual transportation survey ranks Crown Valley Parkway as number one concern.

Anaheim Sees Grand Slam With All-Star Game (OCR)
150,000 fans - and $75 million - expected to pour into town during 2010 event.

Canyon Residents Meet 3rd District Supervisor Candidates (OCR)
Bill Campbell and Donald Ritze talk about development, fire prevention.

Newcomer Tests Political Water In Orange County (LAT)
In the 3rd Supervisorial District, little-known candidate Donald Ritze fights the tide in his campaign against incumbent Bill Campbell.

What Tied The Tongue Of Mike Schroeder, Janet Nguyen's Biggest Nemesis (OC Weekly)
R. Scott Moxley thinks most puzzling thing about 1st Supe race is the deafening silence of Mike Schroeder.

Community Commentary: Program Aimed At Saving Money, Environment (DP)
Councilwoman Katrina Foley writes about Costa Mesa's Build Green Incentive Program.