It's an API day. That's always a "fun-filled" day in the newsroom ... it's a day when the state releases scores on every school in the state. Which means, of course, every school in Ventura County. There are a lot of them. Just ask our folks who put the numbers together. Education writers Jean Moore (jmoore@VenturaCountyStar.com) and Erin Hutkin (ehutkin@VenturaCountyStar.com) will report the story, giving you some sense and perspective of what the numbers mean. Meanwhile, graphics director Brian Snyder and his crew are spending the day crunching the numbers and putting them in the easy-to-read chart that will appear in tomorrow's paper. That's where the fun occurs.

Another education story planned for Page One tomorrow will be coverage by reporter John Scheibe (jscheibe@VenturaCountyStar.com) of the planned walkouts late this morning at our community colleges to protest budget cuts.

Sacramento bureau chief Timm Herdt (therdt@VenturaCountyStar.com) will profile Phil Angelides, who is kicking off his 2006 campaign for governor. Herdt will have a sidebar telling the story of Angelides' link to Ventura County. (Hint: Think high school.)

Another possible local story for the front page will be the discussion at the Board of Supervisors regarding changes in the funding system for the county's libaries. It's expected that Thousand Oaks will challenge the change because it would take money away from their library. County reporter Charles Levin (clevin@VenturaCountyStar.com) is at the hearing this morning.

And we're watching the wires to see what will make its way out front for tomorrow.