Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Sandra Hutchens Publicly Sworn in As Sheriff (OCR and LAT)
Some 2,000 watch as first female sheriff is sworn in at Old Courthouse in Santa Ana.

Frank Mickadeit: What A Contrast To 'Coronation' (OCR)
Swearing-in scene.

CUSD Board Members Are Recalled (LAT and OCR)
Sue Palazzo and Ken Maddox replace Marlene Draper and Sheila Benecke.

NHL Suspends Samueli (OCR and OCBJ)
Indefinite suspension announced 1 day after Broadcom co-founder agrees to guilty plea.

Total Buzz's Q & A With John McCain (OCR)
Martin Wisckol interviews the presumptive GOP nominee.

Workers Dress Like 'Toons To Protest Disney (OCR)
Unite Here Local 681 wants pay increase for hotel workers at resort.

Chapman: County To Lose 18,0000 Jobs; Rebound In '09 (OCR)
The Orange County economy will continue to shrink through the end of the year, according to Chapman University's annual economic forecast update on Tuesday.

Editorial: Job Losses Have OC In Recession (OCR)
Sacramento's correct response to the Chapman forecast would be to cut spending

Water District Sues To Prevent Future Drinking-Water Pollution (OCR)
Pollution of groundwater over decades is alleged in suit seeking cleanup.

Rossmoor Incorporation Approved For November Ballot (OCR)
The county Board of Supervisors votes today in favor of ballot measure to determine if Rossmoor becomes a city.

Irvine School District Rescinds 187 Layoffs (OCR)
More rehiring offers are expected to be made this summer.

Newport Beach Council Wants Water Tested (DP)
The Newport Beach City Council shelved a resolution Tuesday night to provide seed money for cleanup of Newport Harbor after council members decided more research needs to be done on how much dredging the sediment-clogged water way would cost.

NB Council Raises 136 Fees (DP)
Changes will be eased in, expected to raise revenue by $3.5M in first year. Some, such as booking, bike fees, will decrease.

McCain Discusses Issues At $25,000 Dinner (DP)
Assemblyman says senator will accept public funding, continue with Iraq strategy and wants to find alternative fuels.

Costa Mesa Unplugged: Traffic Plan Could Backfire (DP)
Byron De Arakal discusses Van Tran's AB 2906.