Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Gordon Dillow: Sheriff's Solution Searches For A Problem (OCR)
Dillow takes aim at Hutchens' restrictive new CCW policy.

Sheriff Hutchens Re-Spins Badge Recall Once Again (OCR)
Professional services responders do lots of good, but badges had to go, new sheriff says.

Poverty Drops Slightly In OC (OCR)
The poverty rate in Orange County edged down last year, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Tuesday. It must be Obama.

Three OC Cities Rank Near Top In U.S. Income (OCR)
Newport Beach, Yorba Linda and Irvine all ranked near the top in median household income, the broadest measure of income. Mission Viejo ranked 19th among 520 cities surveyed.

Fewer Buses Won't 'Significantly' Impact Traffic, Pollution, Capistrano Trustees Say (OCR)
More cars are expected on South County roads this fall.

Surf City Official Under Investigation Returns To His Job (OCR)
City officials placed Stanley Smalewitz on leave on Aug. 7

San Juan Hills Safe From Gas Pipeline, Trustees Decide (OCR)
The Capistrano Unified school board approves a controversial report on the pipeline's rupture risks.

Westminster To Consider Voluntary 10% Water-Use Cut (OCR)
Public hearing Wednesday will consider program to conserve.

Artificial Turf Saves Water, But Is It Safe? (OCR)
As fake grass begins to blanket more lawns and fields, experts debate its safety and environmental effects.

Move Over Boom Boom Room, Make Room For Obama (OCR)
Democratic headquarters takes over closed gay bar in Laguna Beach.

Citizen Of The Week (OC Weekly)
R. Scott Moxley's disturbing, fascinating weekly examination of human depravity and stupidity in action.