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This week's top high school football playoff games

Gardena Serra faces Palos Verdes in a Southern Section Division 2 opener that is a rematch of a South Bay showdown.

Los Angeles, CA · 5d

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Gabi Brito, #1 Recruit In Girls’ High School Class of 2028, Sends Verbal Commitment To Cal

Brito is a dynamic sprinter, owning the fastest times in the girls' high school class of 2028 in the 50 free, 100 free, 100 fly and 200 IM. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.

Berkeley, CA · 6d

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Fullerton School District Campus Named an OCDE Impact School for Reading Instruction

The following is a press release from the Fullerton School District and does not reflect editorial work done by Spotlight Schools. Submit a press release to Spotlight Schools by emailing hello@spotlightschools.com. Sunset Lane Elementary School has been named an Impact School by the Orange County Department of Education, one of...

Fullerton, CA · 6d

Los Angeles Times

High school girls' volleyball: Tuesday's City Section playoff scores, schedule

Here are the CIF City Section girls' volleyball scores for Tuesday, along with the upcoming schedule.

Los Angeles, CA · 6d

hoodline.com

Former USC Worker Settles Disability Claim After Firing Mid-Medical Leave

A former University of Southern California employee who claimed she was fired while out on medical leave for work-related anxiety has tentatively settled her disability discrimination lawsuit against the school. Laural Lynn Gonzalez, who worked as a workforce management specialist, alleged USC terminated her in 2024 about a month into a medical leave rather than accommodating her condition.

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Sportsnaut

Mater Dei Edges St. John Bosco in Dramatic Comeback Football Thriller

Mater Dei rallied behind freshman quarterback Paytyn Guess to stun St. John Bosco, extending its winning streak against the Braves to five consecutive games.

Santa Ana, CA · 7d

ocsportszone.com

CIF football playoff seeds, notes and first round schedule for Orange County teams

Division 1 is an eight-team bracket. Trinity League champion Santa Margarita (10-0) is the top seed and Trinity League runner-up Mater Dei (8-2) is seeded second. Sierra Canyon, Centennial, St. John Bosco, San Clemente, Orange Lutheran and Mission Viejo are also in Division 1. DIVISION 2. Alpha League runner-up San...

Orange County, CA · 8d

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Debate over school funding puts Los Angeles teachers’ union under scrutiny

California voters are facing major decisions on two tax measures involving the state’s highest-income and wealthiest residents. Proposition 3 would make existing higher income-tax rates permanent for high earners, while Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on certain assets held by billionaires. Supporters say the measures would...

Los Angeles Times

High school football: City Section playoff pairings

Division-by-division list of the CIF City Section high school football playoffs that begin Friday, except for Open Division, which beging Nov. 13.

Los Angeles, CA · 9d

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Second mumps case confirmed at LMU

LMU announced on Oct. 30 that a second case of mumps had been confirmed within the LMU community, following an announcement about an initial case on Oct. 23. The University said in both instances that the individuals reside off campus, and that their cases are linked through close contact. Spread...

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Student pitch their startup ideas to billionaire, win 500 dollars in entrepreneurship competition

Entrepreneur Ronnen Harary’s tour to invest in the next generation of startup founders had its 15th stop on USC’s campus on Monday at Pardee Plaza, with the billionaire investing in multiple student projects. Twenty-five students had sixty seconds to pitch their idea to Harary at the “Airstream” —...

Santa Monica Daily Press

John Adams Middle School student selected as Scholastic Kid Reporter

John Adams Middle School seventh-grader Harrison McGee has been selected for the 2026-27 class of Scholastic Kid Reporters, one of 10 young journalists chosen nationwide. Through Scholastic Kids Press, McGee will develop his journalism skills while reporting on topics that matter to young people, including literacy, education, community and how storytelling affects students' lives.

Santa Monica, CA · 7d

Los Angeles Times

High school girls' volleyball: Southern Section playoff scores

CIF Southern Section high school girls' playoff scores for Saturday's matches.

Los Angeles, CA · 9d

Los Angeles Times

High school football: Friday's scores

Results from CIF City and Southern Section high school football games on Friday, Oct. 30.

Los Angeles, CA · 10d

Los Angeles Times

High school football: Southern Section playoff pairings

Division-by-division list of the CIF Southern Section high school football playoffs that begin this Friday.

Pasadena, CA · 8d

dicecitysports.com

St. John Bosco Suffers Historic Third Loss as Mater Dei Escapes With 36-35 Victory

SANTA ANA, Calif. — For more than a decade, St. John Bosco has established itself as one of the premier high school football programs in the country. But the 2026 season has presented challenges rarely experienced by the Bellflower powerhouse. The Braves suffered a heartbreaking 36-35 loss to longtime...

Santa Ana, CA · 10d

Los Angeles Times

The Times' top 25 high school football rankings

A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland after Week 10, heading into the CIF City and Southern Section playoffs.

Los Angeles, CA · 8d

hoodline.com