Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Fixing Theo Lacy Will Be A Priority For Next Sheriff (OCR)
The troubled jail, where an inmate was beaten to death as a guard watched TV, is the subject of a scathing report. But deputies there say conditions are not as bad as the grand jury says.

Editorial: Judging Those Who Would Be Judges (OCR)
10 candidates are vying Tuesday for four spots on the Superior Court bench.

Editorial: Supervisorial Campaign Marred By Absurd Allegations, Strange Connections (OCR)
The 1st District Supervisor race for Tuesday has been marred by absurd allegations and strange connections.

The Buzz: Sleepy Day At the Polls Anticipated (OCR)
The lack of high-profile races is expected to leave would-be voters snoozing.

Huntington Beach Could Fight Taggers By Restricting Their Tools (OCR)
A proposed ordinance to be discussed tonight would require businesses to secure shelves that display aerosol spray paint cans and impose other restrictions in hopes of targeting vandalism.

Santa Ana Considers Raising Water Rates, Other Fees (OCR)
Faced with a $28 million deficit in its core budget, the city is looking at hundreds of small fee increases to recover more of its costs.

10 Candidates Vie For Four Judicial Seats In Tuesday's Election (OCR)
overview article on the judicial contests.

Fountain Valley To Consider 'In God We Trust' (OCR)
Most community members writing to the City Council support displaying the national motto.

Bill Seeks Impartiality For Parking Ticket Disputes (DP)
A bill written by Assemblyman Chuck DeVore recently signed into law aims to give people fighting parking tickets a fair shake at city hall.