Today's top stories fro behind the Orange Curtain:

Carona Jury Goes Home Without Verdict (OCR)
Jurors started deliberating midday Thursday. They return Friday to continue.

Carona Jurors Again Hear Tapes Of Talk With Haidl (LAT)
Prosecutor singles out segments that he says clearly show the two are referring to bribes paid to the former sheriff.

Frank Mickadeit: Sagel Slams Cell Door On Mike Carona (OCR)
Closing argument devastating.

Dana Parsons: An Acquittal For Carona? (LAT)
If you're going to bet against the U.S. government when it brings corruption charges against a public official, you better get some pretty good odds. No one's offered me any, so I ain't betting.

Report: Reservoir Ran Dry, Pumps Were Shut Down During Fire (OCR)
Outside water agencies were directed to places that would do the most good for the most residents, officials said.

Toll-Road Builder Willing To Consider Alternate Routes, Board Says (OCR)
For the first time since the federal government's rejection of the proposed Foothill South toll road, the tollway agency board indicated Thursday it would be open to discussing other possible toll road routes.

Many County Workers Enjoy Generous Benefits (OCR)
The truth is, the county's benefits package for workers is pretty sweet.

Lawyer Who Misspent $2 Million Quits Irvine Public Schools Foundation (OCR)
Sandeep Baweja, an attorney with strong civic and community ties, admitted to losing most of a $2.7 million settlement on high risk stocks.

Overtime Proves To Be Budget Buster For City (OCR)
Placentia paid out more than $1 million in overtime - much of it to fund the Police Department.