Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Police Launch Gang Crackdown In Santa Ana (LAT)
The move comes in response to a surge in violence and targets gang members in an area near the Civic Center. Authorities are also encouraging residents to report gang activity.

Most OC Sheriff's Special reserves Didn't Give Details On Lost Badges (LAT)
The seven volunteers who gave specifics reported misplacing badges at restaurants, a hair salon and while on vacation in Hawaii, records show.

OC Priest Gets 6 Months For Taking Teen To Hotel (LAT and OCR)
Catholic priest pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors after he was arrested for taking a 17-year-old parishioner to a motel.

Nudists OK At San Onofre Beach. For Now (LAT and OCR)
A judge tentatively rules against the state parks department, which had planned to prohibit nudity on the Trail 6 area.

P1 Freeway Toll Roads Could Roll Into Riverside County (OCR)
If the governor signs a bill, Riverside would be allowed to build toll lanes east of the Orange County line to the I-15.

Parts Of OC Could Become LA, And Vice Versa (OCR)
Orange and Los Angeles county supervisors consider redrawing boundary lines along Coyote Creek flood control channel.

Machine Grinds Its Way Out Of Mountain (OCR)
Inland Feeder project should enhance ability to capture water from up north.

Los Alamitos Group Criticizes Council Spending (OCR)
Residents say 2 council members are spending on limo rides, hotel suites and missed conferences.

Yorba Linda Agrees To Look Into Fenced-Off Trail Access (OCR)
More than dozen people protest at councl meeting over blocked path.

Editorial: Tighter Taser Use A Good Step (OCR)
Sheriff Hutchens institutes good new policy on Taser use, but we still eagerly await deeper reforms within the department.

Yorba Linda Council Approves City Staff Pay Increases (OCR)
Adjustments based on the average pay of 12 cities.

Placentia Public Works Director Resigns (OCR)
His resignation not related to his alleged hiring of illegal day laborers last September.

Costa Mesa Council Hopeful Returns His Badge (DP)
Hundreds of honorary badges are recalled to separate volunteers from stigma against indicted former Sheriff Carona.

Vote On Newport Utilities Sparks Debate (DP)
Residents of a Newport Beach neighborhood favored putting electrical wires out of sight, but some question the cost.

Past Costa Mesa Official To Moderate Candidate Debate (DP)
Moderator says his goal is to keep hopefuls for the City Council on track when responding and to ensure they're specific.