The hot weather is here. In editors' minds that means the 3 Bs: beaches, barbecues and brushfires. That's what's on our minds for Page One for tomorrow. There were several small brush fires over the weekend in Ventura County. Fire officials today are doing a training exercise in the La Canada area. Staff writer Maria Gonzalez (mgonzalez@VenturaCountyStar.com) is talking with local officials on what they expect for the fire season that's here sooner than anyone wanted.
In the same vein, staff writer Zeke Barlow (zbarlow@VenturaCountyStar.com) is reporting on a plan in the Los Padres National Forest to aggressivly clear out underbrush beginning in the fall. Up to 8,000 acres may be burned or cleared, mostly near homes or recreational areas.

In may not make Page One, but The Star will have a big package on "American Idol" on the Arts&Living page tomorrow. A local panel of AI watchers rates the two finalists and tells us who they think will win.

We'll look to Washington for wire stories for tomorrow's Page One. The Supreme Court, nearing the end of its term, has rejected a death sentence appeal by Mexican citizen on death row in Texas; accepted a New Hampshire abortion case, which won't be decided until next year; and ruled that the government could force beef producers to pay for the government-run marketing campaign.

We'll also set you up for tomorrow's scheduled historic vote in the Senate on judicial nominees.