Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

The Buzz: As Inauguration Approaches, Sanchez Finds Many New Friends (OCR)
The Garden Grove congresswoman explains how she dealt with the thousands of requests she received for 198 tickets.

Mideast Demonstrators Face Off In Anaheim (OCR)
Shouting ensues as pro-Israel rally in 'Little Gaza' neighborhood draws counter-protesters.

Protesters Oppose Pastor's Inauguration Role (OCR)
Anti-Prop. 8 activists' demonstration outside Saddleback Church draws counterprotest.

OC Business Group Offers Pre-Inauguration Price Break (OCR)
An O.C. business group is offering a 50% membership discount for technical entrepreneurs, researchers, doctors, scientists or startup biomedical or technology company.

Irvine Sets Target For Affordable Housing (OCR)
City's goal is to make 10 percent of its total housing units affordable by 2025.

Massive Generators Arrive For San Onofre Nuclear Plant (OCR)
Two new ones will be installed in the fall, followed by two more next year at a cost of $680 million.

Christian University Mired In Debt And Troubles (OCR)
Vanguard University is millions in debt and risks losing vital accreditation.

Rick Warren Invited To A Debate on Gay Marriage (OCR)
Civil rights leader has made several requests to the O.C. pastor.

Vietnamese Americans Protest Art Exhibit In Santa Ana (OCR)
A day earlier, a photo with Communist symbols was defaced and the building owners ordered the exhibit closed. The Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Assn. commissioned the show.

Editorial: An "A" For Effort, But A "C-" For Timing (OCR)
MoveOn.org calls on Rep. John Campbell to support stimulus package.