Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

New OC Sheriff Hutchens Names Leaders For Department (OCR and LAT)
Undersheriff will be retired division chief from Los Angeles.

Badges Issued By Former OC Sheriff Will Be Collected (LAT)
Taking steps to distance herself from Michael S. Carona, Sandra Hutchens plans to recall the 400 shields given to civilian volunteers, many of whom are wealthy and influential.

The Political Landscape: City Council Calls Off 'Hit Piece' (DP)
Rule from 1990 could violate First Amendment, so city attorney tells the council to ax it.

Jerry Brown Urges Union Vote For Health Care Workers (OCR)
Jerry Brown asks St. Joseph Health System management and union officials to allow workers to vote on forming a union.

Testing Group Reveals Why It Voided AP Exams Of About 400 Students At OC High School (LAT)
Educational Testing Service said Trabuco Hills High students were allowed to talk, use study aids and send text messages. A lawyer for some students files suit against the nonprofit.

Laguna Beach Buuys Dayworker Site From Caltrans (LAT)
The city, which has helped fund parcel's use by workers, pays $18,000 to Caltrans.

Great Park Contractors Must Pay Prevailing Wages (OCR)
Irvine leaders say decision will bring higher-quality construction, but move will likely add millions in costs.

CSUF Research Plummets While Other OC Schools Prosper (OCR)
CSUF suffered a $3.3 million drop in research funding over the past year while UC Irvine set a new record and Chapman University had one of its best years ever.

OC High School Exit Exam Failures Jump To 682 After Special Ed Students Included (OCR)
Two-third of seniors failing to receive diplomas were special education stuents, required to pass test for first time.

Panel Sets Vote For Huntington Beach Recycling Center (OCR)
The Planning Commission discussed the controversial project, pitting neighbors against the state's recycling laws, Tuesday night.

Orange Unified Approves New Superintendent (OCR)
Renae Dreier, who replaces retiring head Thomas Godley, is set to make $250,000 annually.

Mall Developer Sets Sights On Fountain Valley (OCR)
'Best place' listed city is being scouted for sustainability- or family-oriented gathering place.

Raffle Offers New Irvine House or $600,000 Cash. Which Is Better? (OCR)
The deadline to enter is Friday. Public schools foundation has sold 7,100 tickets so far. Take our poll on which prize is better.

Bowl For Free (For Now) At New Upscale Lanes (OCR)
300 Anaheim in GardenWalk joins ranks of posh alleys rolling into O.C.

Alcohol-Serving Theater Opens In GardenWalk (OCR)
Within a month, GardenWalk movie-goers may be able to have a beer with their Batman.

Lake Forest Rubs Out Massage Parlors (OCR)
Lake Forest Bodycentre had history of alleged prostitution, documents show.