LASUD leaders tour classrooms as high schools reopen
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LAUSD is one of the few urban school districts in California welcoming back high school students. The notable day was marked by a visit from some notable people.

Legal victory paving the way for return of indoor sports
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Let Them Play: That's been the battle cry for coaches, families and student-athletes pushing to bring back all sports.

LAUSD: All high school sports activities will be held outdoors

LAUSD said the district will resume participation CIF seasons 1 and 2, which includes football, baseball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, track and cheer.

Orange County: Outdoor competitions like football, soccer and baseball Feb. 26

Orange County announced outdoor sporting events may return with certain modifications starting Friday, Feb. 26. The county initially reported the date as March 3, but corrected that information on Friday.

Lancaster student goes viral after tweeting about frustration to Gov. Newsom
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High school athletes have lost time and opportunities because of the pandemic. One local football player was vocal on Twitter about it. Isaiah Navarro from Lancaster went viral after tweeting to California Gov. Gavin Newsom about his concerns of school and sports...blaming the governor for everything he and so many other students have missed out on. Navarro joins Elex and Christine to talk about his frustration and some new developments.

LAUSD teams return for conditioning workouts

It may not seem like much, but it's one big step towards a return to some degree of COVID-19 normalcy. 

The emotional toll of student athletes carrying on without sports

There will be no in-person learning this semester, which also means there will be no high school sports either. What kind of emotional toll will this be for student-athletes? And what if you were banking on an athletic scholarship to go to college?

California high school sports won't start until December or January, CIF says

High school sports in California won't begin their seasons until December or January due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the California Interscholastic Federation announced Monday. 

Grad Standouts: Joe Matthews from Oaks Christian School with his powerful documentary

In any other year, they would be celebrated with pomp and circumstance, applauded, and cheered.  But this year because of social distancing, schools aren’t able to hold graduation ceremonies.  So Good Day LA is honoring graduating seniors from the ‘Class of Covid-19’ with a new segment called FOX 11’s Grad Standouts.  

Sons of basketball superstars bring a sold-out crowd to Sierra Canyon High School

Chatworth's Sierra Canyon High School boy's basketball team earned a 52 point blowout win in their first home game of the season in front of a sold-out crowd against Granada Hills Charter Tuesday night.

Dr. Arthur C. Bartner is retiring after 50 years directing the USC Trojan Marching Band

In this podcast, we take a break from politics for a fascinating conversation with an iconic figure.  Dr. Arthur C. Bartner is retiring after 50 years directing the USC Trojan Marching Band.  He's transformed the band from a struggling group without an identity to an international institution. They've performed with some of the top stars all over the world.  In this conversation with Elex Michaelson, Dr. Bartner discusses how he first got the job.  He tells the story of how a performance with Diana Ross changed everything for him.  And his all-time favorite moment? Creating a four-time platinum record with Fleetwood Mac.  Dr. Bartner describes his directing style & what he plans to do next. 

Female football player remembers her late mom

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, sports teams often suit up with pink in play.That was the case at a high school in Chino where the mom of the team's female kicker was being remembered.