Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

State Watchdog Targets OC Fair, Anaheim Freebies (OCR)
Board wants to require officials to declare free tickets as personal income or gifts.

Newport Named U.S.'s 4th Most Expensive Waterfront (OCR)
View the city's priciest digs, including 2 pads that top $75 million.

Village Of Hope Give Homeless Chance At Better Life (OCR)
Facility at former Marine base has about 82 residents and is holding grand opening Sunday.

OC Sheriff Urges Vigilance And Determination At Irvine 9/11 Commemoration (OCR)
Americans must strike balance between awareness and freedom, speakers say.

Irvine Schools To Tap More Than $700,000 In City Matching Funds (OCR)
City leaders have set aside $1 million challenge grant for Irvine and Tustin Unified School Districts.

Popular Anaheim Restaurant Mr. Stox To Stay Put (OCR)
It will not be leveled by developers as originally planned.

Cities Unite In Silence (DP)
City staff and locals join to remember victims of the 9/11 attacks. Many rode motorcycles as part of an annual tradition.

Newport Will Measure Itself Against Other U.S. Cities (DP)
The Newport Beach City Council asked a private firm to gauge its performance over the next year against some of the most highly regarded city municipalities.