Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

The Buzz: Palin's OC Fundraiser Attracts More Than 1,000 (OCR)
The landmark event raised as much as $2 million, while the vice presidential candidate showed the county her charm firsthand.

Dillow In Iraq: Paying Iraqis Not To Bomb Is Smart (OCR)
Iraqi version of 'neighborhood watch' keeps violence down.

Hearing Tuesday For Tustin Parking Ordinance (OCR)
City planning to prohibit parking on three major streets.

OC Watchdog: And The Highest Paid Council is...Anaheim's! (OCR)
Highlights from survey of OC councilmembers survey compiled by City of Mission Viejo.

Divers Continue Search For Congresswomen's Brother And Girlfriend (OCR)
No sign of Henry Sanchez or Penny Avila as of this morning, authorities say.

Michael Carona Prepares For Trial And Reconnects With His Wife (OCR)
Orange County's former sheriff is due in court later this month to face charges of conspiracy, mail fraud and witness tampering.

Ceradyne Gets $2.4 Billion Army Order (OCBJ)
Costa Mesa-based Ceradyne Inc., a maker of ceramic bulletproof vests, has received what it called its largest order to date, a $2.37 billion contract with the Army.

OC Congressional Members Stick To Their Guns On Revised Bailout (OCBJ)
Revisions to the financial bailout plan did little to sway Orange County's congressional members, who held their votes from Monday's first pass at the plan.

OC '08 Bankruptcies Jump 93% (OCR)
Orange County is seeing a rush to bankruptcy court this year with 832 filings in August , an 88% increase over the same month last year.

Editorial: Solidarity Needed For JWA Fight (DP)
Newport Beach and Costa Mesa did the sensible thing recently when the two cities agreed to share the cost of fighting John Wayne Airport expansion and hold annual meetings to discuss airport issues.

Mine Warfare Team Moving To Seal Beach (OCR)
The Navy is relocating a highly specialized mine warfare team to the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station as part of the government's realignment and closure of military bases.