Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Rep. Miller Says He May Sell His Investment In Toll Roads (OCR)
After criticism of his actions in support of toll road extension, Miller says he will sell his toll road bonds if the extension is built.

Report: OC Dropout Rates More Than Double What Was Thought (OCR)
New way of tracking high school students reveals dropout rate for class of 2007 using 4-year period.

Lawyers For ex-OC Sheriff Seek Confidant's Diaries (LAT)
Attorneys defending former Orange County Sheriff Michael S. Carona in a corruption case are seeking access to three volumes of diaries apparently written by Carona's chief assistant sheriff, longtime confidant George Jaramillo.

OC Sheriff's Crime Lab Receives International Accreditation (OCR)
Lab becomes first one in state to receive national accreditation.

Three-Story Home Debate Prompts Recall Attempt Against Seal Beach Mayor (OCR)
Mayor Charles Antos has until Monday to respond to allegations regarding his support of a ban on third-story homebuilding.

Fountain Valley Directs City Staff To Study Options For 'In God We Trust' Display (OCR)
The City Council will discuss and possibly vote on the options presented at future council meeting, possibly in September.

Trustee Turns To PennySaver To Pitch 'In God We Trust' In Fountain Valley (OCR)
Maverick trustee John Briscoe paid for the ad to bring Fountain Valley residents to his side.

F.V. Council To Appeal To Library Board To Keep Library Open For Seventh Day (OCR)
The Fountain Valley Library lost its Sunday hours beginning July 6, reducing it to just six days of service.

Anaheim Says No To Massage Parlor (OCR)
Even with new operator applying, council said old one's convictions 'tainted' location.

Frank Mickadeit: OC Meet-The-Sheriff Event brings Intrigue (OCR)
City council challengers making moves.

Mater Dei Football Player Leaves Hospital After Fight At Practice (OCR)
Joe Sedeno says his son Jonathan has concussion, broken teeth and broken nose, and that school did not call 911.

Pickens' Clean Energy Gets $3.7M Grant (OCR)
Seal Beach-based Clean Energy Fuels Corp., an operator of natural gas fueling stations that's backed by T. Boone Pickens, said Thursday it was awarded $3.6 million from air quality regulators to help open more stations.

Royce Maintains Campaign Finance Supremacy (OCR)
Rohrabacher's challenger Cook outraised the Huntington Beach incumbent this quarter, according to federal filings.

California Focus: Cautionary Tale Of 2 Bustamantes (OCR)
Both men said things they regretted, but only one was punished

4th Time The Charm For Otting? (DP)
Businesswoman from Newport Beach plans to run for council seat again this year against incumbent Keith Curry.

Council OKs Condo Rentals (DP)
Developers convince Costa Mesa officials that, for now, renting is a better option than trying to sell in a slumping market.

The Political Landscape: Iranian's Take On Politics, Obama (DP)
Iranian American Democrat shares her background, talks about Obama's recent fundraiser.

Reversal Sought Of Decision To Throw Out OC Students' Test Scores (LAT)
Legal wrangling over a decision to throw out the scores of 690 Advanced Placement exams taken at Trabuco Hills High School increased Wednesday when the Department of Education appealed to national test administrators to reverse their action.