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Most Orange County football leagues changing to five-team format for 2027 season

Realignment for most of Orange County’s high school football leagues into a five-team format for the 2027 season will begin in December, according to Ray Elliott, president of the Orange County Football Committee and Athletic Director at El Dorado. The Trinity League consisting of Mater Dei, Santa Margarita, Orange...

Orange County, CA · 1d

ocsportszone.com

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Northwood starts fast, but Moreno Valley, led by star back, captures playoff win

Northwood seniors with first-year head coach Stephen Barbee (fourth from left) after Friday’s loss to Moreno Valley. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). It was looking promising for Northwood’s football team in the opening minutes of Friday’s CIF Division 9 quarterfinal game against Moreno Valley at Portola.

Moreno Valley, CA · 13h

VC Star | Ventura County Star

Petrov guides Simi Valley football through storm, into semifinals

Quality opposition. Playoff pressure. Sloppy conditions. None of it caused Jim Benkert’s trust in his quarterback to waver. And Connor Petrov repaid the belief by delivering the host Pioneers’ 35-30 win over Temecula Valley in a CIF-Southern Section Division 5 quarterfinal game on Friday, Nov. 13. “Coach wanted it in my hands and I’m ready for the moment,” said Petrov. The junior quarterback threw for three touchdowns and ran for another in a driving rainstorm as Simi Valley advanced to the sectional semifinals for the fourth time in seven seasons. More: Check out the scores from the high school football quarterfinals “The conditions were not ideal and against a good football team,” Benkert said. “They did a good job in the second half to put seven guys in the box and say, ‘If you’re going to beat us, you’re going to have to throw the ball in the rain,’ and we did.” Petrov completed 14 of 25 passes for 168 yards, ran for 74 yards on seven carries and — yet again — did not turn the ball over. He hasn’t thrown an interception since Oct. 2, a streak of more than six games and 200 pass attempts. His spirit

Simi Valley, CA · 15h

Los Angeles Times

Prep talk: Marine League teams battle for City Section flag football title

San Pedro to face Banning for City Section Open Division girls' flag football championship on Saturday at Contreras High.

Los Angeles, CA · 20h

picketfencemedia.com

DOLPHINS ROUNDUP: Dana Hills Wins Football Playoff Opener, Faces Chino Hills Friday at Home

Jack Norman flashed his big-play ability, hauling in two touchdown passes and racking up 181 receiving yards to lead Dana Hills High to a 28-17 victory over Westlake High in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. The Dolphins (9-2, 3-2 in the Delta...

Dana Point, CA · 2d

Los Angeles Times

Chaparral High rallies behind late teammate, routs Notre Dame in Division 2 quarterfinals

Linebacker Connor Rios died last week and the Pumas advance to the Southern Section semifinals remembering to "Do it for #4."

Temecula, CA · 1d

MaxPreps

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MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 2 Santa Margarita moves on with 7-0 shutout over San Clemente

It is officially playoff time in high school football as all but two MaxPreps Top 25 teams will be playing in the postseason this week. No. 2 Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita) opened the Division 1 bracket of California's Southern Section with a 7-0 win over San Clemente. The Eagles...

San Clemente, CA · 1d

Total Pro Sports

UCLA Cheerleader Goes Viral In Video That Has One Ohio State Fan Considering The Transfer Portal

Two former Buckeyes have already transferred to UCLA. The post UCLA Cheerleader Goes Viral In Video That Has One Ohio State Fan Considering The Transfer Portal originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Columbus, OH · 15h

Los Angeles Times

How the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared this week

A look at how the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared this week in the CIF City and Southern Section playoffs.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

citypridemagazine.com

A Historic Night for Compton Unified

Three Compton Schools. Three Playoff Victories. One Historic Night. The Hub City League’s First Season Has Already Changed the Game. The Vision Becomes Victory. By Marbella Washington-Allen | City Pride Magazine. On Friday, November 6, Compton’s student-athletes delivered a night this community will celebrate forever. Centennial shut out...

Compton, CA · 3d

hoodline.com

LAUSD Moves to Keep Black Student Plan as Federal Probe Continues

Los Angeles Unified is still trying to hold the Black Student Achievement Plan in place while federal civil rights officials take another look at whether the program hands out help by race. The Office for Civil Rights reopened that question in the spring. An open file is not a finding.

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The National Law Review

School District Violated Labor Code By Rejecting Applicants Based On Expunged Misdemeanor Convictions

A.S. v. Los Angeles Unified Sch. Dist. , 123 Cal. App. 5 th 519 (2026) Two applicants for employment with the Los Angeles Unified School District (one for a part-time after-school program position and the other for a legal secretary position) were rejected based on their prior misdemeanor convictions (for battery and grand theft, respectively), both of which had been expunged pursuant to Cal. Penal Code § 1203.4. The District contended that its duty to protect students required it to screen out applicants with nearly any criminal conviction, notwithstanding expungement. The trial courts in the two separate actions granted summary judgment to the applicants, and the Court of Appeal affirmed in this consolidated appeal, holding that the District violated Cal. Lab. Code § 432.7, which prohibits employers from asking about or utilizing expunged convictions. The Court further held that the statutory exceptions upon which the District relied did not apply because no law required the District to obtain information about, or prohibited it from hiring individuals with, the particular misdemeanor convictions at issue (misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor grand theft).

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

uscannenbergmedia.com

Whooping cough cases hit unusual high on campus, Student Health reports

Cases of whooping cough, an infectious disease that is most dangerous for infants and small children, are on the rise at USC this semester, according to Chief Campus Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman. Pertussis — also known as whooping cough or the “100-day cough,” according to Cleveland Clinic —...

EURweb

Black LAUSD Teachers Report N-Word Abuse as School Board Promises Action

With Latino students comprising nearly three-quarters of LAUSD enrollment, reports of racist harassment renew questions about protections for Black educators and students. *Imagine walking into your classroom ready to teach, only to discover the N-word written on the wall. Again. For some Black teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School...

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USA TODAY

How to watch Fountain Valley vs JW North CIF-SS high school football playoffs

Fountain Valley takes on JW North tonight as the 2026 CIF-SS football postseason ramps up across southern California. Searching for how to watch the game live? Fans can stream the California high school football playoff game live on the NFHS Network from a laptop, mobile device or even Smart TV apps like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV and Roku. Don't miss a moment of the game with on-demand replays, too. Ahead of the kickoff, here's what to know about the Fountain Valley vs. JW North postseason clash. Looking beyond the football field? The digital streaming service broadcasts the best of preps action from more than 30 sports all season, so fans can watch more of their favorite high school teams . Watch Fountain Valley vs. JW North When is Fountain Valley vs JW North? Fountain Valley takes on JW North on Nov. 13. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM PST. More: High school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports reveals Week 13 Super 25 Watch Fountain Valley vs. JW North This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch Fountain Valley vs JW North CIF-SS high school football playoffs Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced

Fountain Valley, CA · 1d

hoodline.com

LAUSD Administrator Nguyen Topples Establishment Pick for Long Beach College Board Seat

Huy “Henry” Nguyen, a Los Angeles Unified administrator who has never held public office, won the Area 5 seat on Long Beach City College's Board of Trustees, receiving 53.1% of the vote in the Nov. 3 election. He defeated businesswoman Susana Gonzalez Edmond by 2,481 votes, despite her endorsements from the mayor and much of the City Council. Area 5 covers parts of Lakewood, East Long Beach and California Heights.

Long Beach, CA · 1d

beachcomber.news

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LBCC Will Pay $2.7M to Settle Retaliation Lawsuit

The Long Beach City College agreed Wednesday to pay $2.7 million to its former superintendent-president who claims she was wrongfully fired after filing a whistleblower complaint against members of the LBCC Board of Trustees. The board voted 4-0 to approve the settlement, with board president Uduak-Joe Ntuk recused and absent...

Long Beach, CA · 1d

Hollywood Unlocked

USC Launches “The Business of Beyoncé” Graduate Course, and It’s Already Sold Out

Beyoncé’s business moves will now be part of a graduate course at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. The course, titled “The Business of Beyoncé,” prepares students for careers in media, branding, management, and entertainment. According to AfroTech, Shaun Harper, a university professor and professor of Education, Business, and Public Policy at ... Read more

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Rio Hondo Prep – El Rancho by the Numbers

Rio Hondo Prep and El Rancho will face each other Friday night at Arcadia High School in the second round of the CIF Division 8 playoffs. Here’s a breakdown of the numbers:. Records: Rio Hondo Prep – 8-3 (2-0, 1st in Gold Coast League); El Rancho 9-2 (3-0, 1st in Metro League)

Arcadia, CA · 2d

Los Angeles Times