Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Editorial: Grand Jury Report Calls For Welcome Change In Taser Policy (OCR)
Grand jury rightly concerned about how often sometimes-lethal stun guns are used in jails

Frank Mickadeit: We Know Who McCain Shouldn't Pick (OCR)
Ackerman vs. Agran?

Total Buzz: Nguyen's 'Accidental' Insult (OCR)
Supervisor says she misspoke when calling Sheriff's Department corrupt from top to bottom.

Rancho Council OKs New Waste Consultant (OCR)
City staff says R3 Consulting Group, Inc. is less expensive than previous firm.

Fire, Rain, Love, Marriage - And An Idyllic Modjeska Canyon To Intensify It All (LAT)
Residents have reeled with each new natural disaster, but spirit and teamwork are intact.

Trouble COncentrating? UCI Wants To Help (DP)
UCI has been awarded a $1.6 million grant to study attention processes that affect listening, learning, walking and working. The National Institute of Mental Health provided the grant to the UCI department of cognitive sciences.

Departure Of Racquetball Facility Coould Make Way For Skateboard Park (OCR)
The Huntington Beach City Council tonight will consider terminating the city's lease agreement for Pay N' Play Racquetball at Worthy Park.

NOTE TO READERS: Sorry for the late posting of the news Roundup. Pretty thin today.