Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

OC County Supes Question Sheriff On Concealed Weapons (OCR)
Orange County supervisors today voiced concerns to Sheriff Sandra Hutchens over her recent revisions to concealed weapons permit policies.

Orange County Sheriff Outlines Gains In The Department (LAT)
A day before delivering her State of the Department report, Sandra Hutchens says there has been a boost in morale and oversight during her first 109 days in office.

Tustin Votes To Ban Parking On Some Streets (OCR)
More than 200 people pack hall as members adopt new rules affecting permits, street-sweeping hours.

Costa Mesa Rejects Parking Plans (DP)
Officials say requirements would hinder remodeling of homes. Supporters said it was designed to curb rehab home profitability.

Garden Grove Trustee Drops Suit Against Westminster District (OCR)
Kim-Oanh Nguyen-Lam, who was picked as superintendent and then rejected by trustees, says she wants to move on with her life.

Vote On Little Saigon Pedestrian Bridge Expected Tonight (OCR)
Westminster council members will decide whether they want a $2.5 million bridge on Bolsa Avenue

Los Al Incumbent Pulls Out Of City Council Race (OCR)
Catherine Driscoll, a former mayor, opts out of the election citing medical reasons.

Boat Of Congresswomen's Brother Believed Found (OCR and LAT)
Dive teams turn up boat that fits description of Bayliner that Henry Sanchez and Penny Avila were on before they disappeared, Coast Guard says.

Righeimer Leads In Campaign Funds In Costa Mesa (DP)
Council candidate says he's surprised that his contributions put him on top. Monahan and Foley trail in second and third.

Mission Viejo Council Decides To Double Its Pay (OCR)
Increase becomes effective by January 2009.

Former Congressional Candidate Arrested (OCR and LAT)
Delecia Holt, of Aliso Viejo, was arrested this morning on suspicion of fraud, stealing a car, and welfare fraud.

Capistrano Trustees Back Trio Of Theater Projects, Rejecting Plan To Wait (OCR)
The Capistrano Unified school board goes against a staff recommendation and pushes forward with building the venues.

Irvine Regional Hospital To Close Jan. 15 (OCR and LAT)
Parent company Tenet announces date for closure. Hoag Presbyterian will take over lease.

Fountain Valley To Consider Lifting Ban On Artificial Turf (OCR)
Need for water conservation prompts city to look into allowing fake grass on residential lawns; hearing set for Oct. 21.

LA County Deputy Faces 2 Felony Charges n Stanton DUI Case (OCR)
Buena Park man is charged with crashing department-issued SUV while intoxicated, injuring 2.

Mission Viejo To Sell Eight Cell Tower Leases (OCR)
Cashing out on the leases would bring in $1.47 million to the city.

Mission Viejo Will Care For Aliso Viejo's Animals (OCR)
The shelter will expand its cattery and will welcome more volunteers.

Why Cut Costs When You Can Hike Fees? Locals Revolt Against Water Board (OCR)
California's counties and cities are all riled up about fee hikes proposed by the State Water Resources Control Board - increases the board will vote on today, and increases that cities, counties, captains of industry and, eventually, you, will pay.

OC Battered Womens Shelter Loses Bid For Emergency Funds (OCR)
County supervisors today denied $90,000 in emergency funding for the Womens Transitional Living Center, which houses more than 120 battered women and their children.