Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

San Clemente, San Juan In A Push Against Gang Violence (LAT)
Turf battles between gangs have gone on since the 1970s. This month, a boy died in a clash and three teens face murder charges.

Roads Get A Little Clearer (OCR)
Overall volume is down on some OC freeways, partly due to gas prices.

McCain's Alliance With The Governor (OCR)
The mutual admiration between the two Republicans may not help McCain in the polls.

NB Citizens Group Seeks To Inform Locals (DP)
Members of now-defunct City Hall in the Park say they started a new group to get residents more involved in city issues.

Placentia-Linda Nurses Vote Not To Unionize (OCR)
Nurses defeat measure 62 to 47.

Bookmobiles Roll Out For Library Convention (OCR)
Who still goes to the library? Technology and bookmobiles draw visitors and provide access.

Frank Mickadeit: Farewell To Classic Cars, Carnality (OCR)
Frank writes about classic car auction and Commie Girl.

Anaheim General Hospital May Lose Funding (OCR)
Anaheim General Hospital could lose crucial government funding after a surprise inspection found serious threats to patient safety.

Water Shortage Could Get Worse In South OC (OCR)
Limits on supplies and aging infrastructure threaten water supplies.

Newport Beach Residents Mixed On Drug Rehab Homes (OCR)
Some are outraged, but some are also tolerant.

Put Politics Aside; Let's Clean The Bay (DP)
DP calls on Re. Campbell to drop anti-earmark crusade of obstacle to bay dredging funds.