Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Editorial: Trying Again On The 241 Toll Road (OCR)
Environmental case against the project is specious

OC Sanitation District Manager's Salary Hike Raises A Bit Of A Stink (LAT)
The total compensation of nearly $290,000 is so hefty that it is opposed by some members of the district's board, resulting in a rare split vote on a top government manager's pay.

Moxley Confidential: Badge Boys, Badge Boys (OC Weekly)
OC media asked to ignore still-emerging dirt on Carona's PSR mess at the sheriff's department


Carona's Martial Arts Instructor Sentenced To Six Months In Jail (LAT)
Raymond Yi, an associate of the former O.C. sheriff, was convicted of making a criminal threat in a dispute at a golf course.

Orange County Judge Keeps Storm-Drain Runoff Standards In Place For Now (LAT)
An earlier ruling against the rules had frozen them, preventing builders from getting necessary California state permits. A Los Angeles regional board must review the standards.

Fair Board Again Reduces Freebies (OCR)
After hearing from the public, members limit themselves to six concert tickets per show, down from 26.

OC Fair Might Add Fourth Week To The Fair (OCR)
The Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa will also get a $9 million exhibit hall.

Ozone Gas To Replace Chlorine As Water Cleaner (OCR)
A new chemical will be used to treat nearly half of Orange County's water supply by 2012.

The Real Singing Fathers Of Orange County (OCR)
The Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey could have an unlikely hit with their CD of Gregorian chant.