Jesse James Hollywood, the suspect in the Santa Barbara killing nearly five years ago of a West Hills teen-ager, was brought back to the United States today from Brazil, where he was captured yesterday. Reporter Angela Martinez (amartinez@VenturaCountyStar.com) was in Santa Barbara at a press conference to talk about the capture of the fugitive.

This afternoon, state Superintendent of Schools Jack O'Connell will be in Ventura for a rally opposing the governor's proposed cuts to education. Education writer Erin Hutkin (ehutkin@VenturaCountyStar.com) will be at the 4 p.m. rally.

And there will be more on the funding cuts at the Ventura County Community College District. Education writer John Scheibe (jscheibe@VenturaCountyStar.com) explores the disagreement over the extent of the funding shortfall at the district.

Another local story that might make its way to Page One regards beach cleanup in Ventura. Mayor Brian Brennan and others are suggesting that maybe we shouldn't clean up the ocean debris left on the beach after this winter's storms. Instead, the debris could be left as natural habitat for birds and possibly to stem beach erosion. Sunbathers, however, may not be as happy. Ventura city reporter Kevin Clerici (kclerici@VenturaCountyStar.com) reports.

The Michael Jackson trial might make its way back to Page One tomorrow. Jackson didn't make it to court on time this morning, stopping at the hospital because of a bad back. The judge wasn't happy, issuing a bench warrant for his arrest. Jackson made it to court. The trial has resumed. And today is key testimony from Jackson's accuser.