Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Gordon Dillow Returns To Iraq To Tell Marines' Stories (OCR)
He reports from war zone for the 4th time in 5 years.

Residents: Build Tunnel Under Newport Boulevard (OCR)
Vote on your favorite option to ease gridlock.

Newport Council Candidates Spar At Public Forum (DP)
Incumbents cite past efforts as challengers dispute transparency and call for new voices on the Newport dais.

The Political Landscape: GOP Yearns For Yard Signs (OCR)
Local women's Republican group says items backing McCain/Palin ticket are in demand.

Commentary: Three Costa Mesa Candidates Will Continue Changes (DP)
Allan Mansoor disputes DP article.

Court: Acosta Ruling Stands (DP)
Costa Mesa loses appeal against decision to throw out case against local activist. Officials consider rehearing before a panel.

Frank Mickadeit: Man Behind Controversial Fullerton Videos Speaks (OCR 9/10)
Frank talks to Tony Bushala.

Capistrano School Board Violated State Law (LAT)
The board broke open-meeting laws when it gave its superintendent a raise at a closed meeting, but it won't be subjected to litigation because the district is in financial turmoil.

OC Salesman James Halstead Indicted On Fraud, Money Laundering Charges (LAT and OCR)
Halstead had recently been ordered to pay more than $66 million to investors in an alleged securities scam. He has denied wrongdoing.

Airplane Rides, Hangar Tours Highlight 'Airport Day' (OCR)
Fullerton Municipal Airport, the county's last general aviation airfield, hosts an open house.

New Wells Pump Contaminants From Fullerton Water (OCR)
County officials plan to drill at two more locations in the city to clean up industrial pollutants.

Skyhawk Memorial Memorial Dedicated In Santa Ana (OCR)
A-4 Skyhawk in Civic Center pays tribute to military past.

Seal Beach Gets Freaky (OCR)
Lucky John hopes his street show that includes driving nails in his head, a sword swallower and strong woman will become a regular occurrence at local piers and boardwalks.

Seal Beach Gives Youth Groups A Break (OCR)
Boys Scouts and AYSO soccer to benefit from council action to lower fees.

HB Police Chief Named Chief In Gresham, Ore. (OCR)
Capt. Craig Junginger beat out a Fullerton police captain, two former Portland police assistant chiefs, and a Port of Portland police chief for the job.