NO GOOFING OFF: A school district campaign...

NO GOOFING OFF: A school district campaign to enroll more kids in difficult advanced placement courses is paying off. . . . Granada Hills and Cleveland won awards for being among the top three high schools in the district in enrollment. And Sylmar High won for most improved. Overall, enrollment in AP classes, which earn students college-level credits, is up 9.7%.

FLU SEASON: The principal at Tarzana Elementary has been acting more like Clara Barton than Horace Mann this week. . . . Roberta MacAdam says she’s running an infirmary out of the office as an outbreak of flu sweeps through the school. Fifteen kids were sent home Monday. A dozen more Tuesday. Her staff is sick too, so MacAdam is taking temps and wiping fevered brows. “I feel like I should go to nursing school now,” she said.

MAN’S BEST FRIEND: Jeremiah Gerbracht says his dog, Harley, above, has a legal right to ride shotgun on his motorcycle. A Los Angeles police officer thought otherwise. So, the retired Woodland Hills dog trainer is going to court. . . . He’d rather fight than leave his pal at home (B1).

CAN’T HURT: A Los Angeles city employees group has named Council President John Ferraro “Employee of the Year.” . . . Employee? Funny, we thought he worked for the voters. . . . Another coup for Ferraro: He’s just been elected to the National League of Cities board. Ferraro, whose district includes parts of Studio City and North Hollywood, said he’s honored to be so recognized.

BUSY SIGNAL: L.A. Cellular’s plan to build a cell phone antenna on the campus of Patrick Henry Middle School in Granada Hills is on hold. . . . The company asked zoning officials to postpone a decision on the proposal. The request came on the heels of a hearing at which neighbors blasted the idea. . . . “I’m giving them an opportunity to talk to the community,” Associate Zoning Administrator Horace Tramel said.