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Family Pleads For Justice After Murder Of Long Beach Teen
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.12.10
The family of Jonathan Cordova gathered yesterday at the 15th & Stanley intersection where the teenager was shot and killed to plead for assistance in the search for the gunman....more
The Verbs of Art: A Conversation With Eric Booth
by Sander Wolff | Culture Agent | 03.12.10
Eric Booth, renowned cultural researcher, educator, and arts education expert is the keynote speaker, and leader of the 'Learning in the Arts' break-out session, of the Arts Education Summit, convened by Arts Council for Long Beach, and taking place on Saturday, March 27th, from 9 AM - 2:30 PM at the Hotel Maya....more
Foreclosures May Be Slowing, But Don’t Tell That To J.R.
by Don Jergler | Realty Bites | 03.12.10
The pace of foreclosures may be slowing—even with a few accidental foreclosures here and there adding to the total—but the market still isn’t all that good....more
$1,000 At Stake In Annual Spelling Bee This Weekend
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.12.10
Get your medulla oblongatas ready, kids, because the 9th annual National Elementary School Spelling Bee will take place this weekend and the winner will take home a $1,000 prize....more
Should Measure T Be Placed On The Ballot Again?
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.11.10
Amid recent rallies to support public education funding and fears that more than 700 LBUSD teachers will soon be laid off, an effort has grown to put Measure T back on the upcoming ballot after it was easily defeated in November 2009....more
Rally Planned To Promote Peace In Face Of Long Beach Violence
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.11.10
A peace march will be held at the end of this month to unite the community and remember family members and friends lost to violence....more
Submerged Woman Rescued After Driving Off Long Beach Bridge
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.11.10
A woman remains in critical condition after she was pulled from her car when it drove off the Shoemaker Bridge and plunged 20-30 feet into the Los Angeles River....more
Long Beach Unemployment Back Up To 14.5%
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.10.10
After showing signs of slow improvement in recent months, statistics show that unemployment in Long Beach has grown to 14.5% as of January....more
Six Injured, Traffic Slowed In 710 Freeway Accident
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.10.10
Six people were injured and traffic was blocked after a four-car collision on the 710 Freeway this afternoon....more
Long Beach Passes Medical Marijuana Ordinance
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.10.10
The Long Beach City Council passed a medical marijuana ordinance last night to regulate the growth and sale of medpot....more
Art In Context - Students Curate At UAM
by Sander Wolff | Culture Agent | 03.10.10
Students from the Museum and Curatorial program at CSULB explore an archive that contains a limited-edition series of work created in 1968 by over eighty artists, including Yoko Ono, Joseph Kosuth, Meret Oppenheim, John Cage, Claes Oldenberg, and Marcel Duchamp. Using a variety of media, these boxed collections were mailed to individuals with the objective of creating a personal experience with the objects. The show opens Thursday at 5 PM at CSULB's University Art Museum....more
"Long Beach Reads One Book" Literacy Event Still Going Strong
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.10.10
The city’s annual literacy event, Long Beach Reads One Book, kicked off last week and there are still plenty of events going on until Sunday. ...more
Police Chief McDonnell Meets With Long Beach Latino Leaders
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.09.10
As he waits to be sworn in as the new Chief of the Long Beach Police Department this weekend, Jim McDonnell met with several local leaders of the Latino community yesterday....more
Tonight At The Puka!
by Sander Wolff | Culture Agent | 03.09.10
Hailing from Sacramento, Agent Ribbons headlines a fun night of music at The Puka Bar, along with The Lap Steel Duo and Poison Ivy Head Band. 8:30 PM - 21+ - $5 (cheap!)...more
Not Just A Pretty Face: Bulldog Rescue & Responsibility
by Judy & Kate | Pet Post | 03.09.10
Judy and Kate talk about the joys and the challenges associated with caring for a bulldog....more
Debating Season In Full Swing Tonight
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.08.10
Candidates for the positions of City Attorney, City Prosecutor and School Board will participate in public debates tonight....more
CSULB Makes The Grade In Civic Engagement
by Noel Hacegaba | Higher Ed Matters | 03.08.10
Cal State Long Beach was one of fourteen CSU campuses to receive a distinguished higher education honor last week....more
Health Tip Of The Week: Adequate Vitamin D
by Dr. Michael Day, D.C. | Vital Living | 03.08.10
With many people working long hours or commuting to and from work to Long Beach, it can be hard to get proper sunlight exposure....more
Two Dead In Long Beach "Pack Rat" House Fire
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.08.10
Two people died in a Long Beach house fire early this morning, when pack rat conditions kept an otherwise controllable fire from being extinguished by firefighters....more
Education Protests Pass & Fail
by John Greet | Our Liberty | 03.08.10
After last week's statewide protests for public education, columnist John Greet takes a closer look at the California Teachers Association and the Teachers Association of Long Beach....more
Success In A Freakonomy, Part V: Put Your Net to Work
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.08.10
Local business development professional Richard Berger presents the fifth in a seven-article series designed to help Long Beach businesses successfully market themselves in a depressed economy....more
More Westboro Protest Thoughts: Is It Ever Not About Us?
by Greggory Moore | No Destination | 03.07.10
One week after the Westboro Baptist Church protested in Long Beach, columnist Greggory Moore wonders how we've come to believe that the WBC is wrong....more
UPDATE: Three Shot In Attempted Bank Robbery In Long Beach
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.05.10
Three people were shot inside a Farmers & Merchants Bank during an apparent robbery today. All injuries are non-life threatening....more
High-Ranking Port Employee Leaving To Start Law Firm
by Ryan ZumMallen | Long Beach News | 03.05.10
Port of Long Beach managing director of trade relations and port operations Alex Cherin will leave his position to launch his own private law firm. Cherin’s position is one of the highest-ranking at the Port....more

VIDEO: Poly @ Etiwanda Round Two Of The State Tournament
by J.J. Fiddler | Poly | 03.12.10
Here are the highlights and dramatic finish from Etiwanda High....more
State BBall: Poly Serves Up Revenge At Etiwanda, 67-64
by J.J. Fiddler | Poly | 03.12.10
One three point game deserves another, and the Jackrabbits paid the Eagles back for a CIFSS loss with a dramatic victory last night in the State Tournament. ...more
49ers Sprint Past Cal Poly In 79-69 Tournament Win
by Ryan ZumMallen | LBSU | 03.12.10
Long Beach State basketball played perhaps their most determined and technically sound game of the season in a win-or-go-home against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on Thursday night....more
State BBall: Poly's Starters Too Hot To Handle Against Stockdale
by Mike Guardabascio | Poly | 03.11.10
The starting five went 11-11 to start the game and scored 49 points on 76% shooting throughout, beating Stockdale 81-50 in one of Poly's best games of the year....more
State BBall: Saints Turn It On For Win Over Central Valley
by J.J. Fiddler | General | 03.11.10
St. Anthony trailed by three at halftime, but put the Cavaliers in their rearview in the second half for a 62-42 win....more
LBSU WBB: Niners Go Cold In Second Half To End Season
by Mike Guardabascio | LBSU | 03.11.10
A fiery group of seniors went a little cold in the second half of their second-round Big West Tournament game, as the 49ers' season ended at the hands of UCSB....more
Baseball: Lakewood Tops San Clemente, Will Play For Title
by Mike Guardabascio | Lakewood | 03.11.10
A 4-3 Lancers win over San Clemente will put them in the Loara Tournament championship game Saturday night at 7pm....more
State BBall: Tarbabes Rebound In Second-Round Win
by Mike Guardabascio | Compton | 03.11.10
The Tarbabes are back in the groove in the state tournament, as a 16-point second round win will attest....more
Baseball: Poly Gets Win Over North
by Mike Guardabascio | Poly | 03.11.10
Trevor Kellogg balanced his books and Jeff Turley smacked a solo homer in a 6-2 win that evens the Rabbits' record....more
Baseball: Wilson Wins On DeWolf's Grand Slam
by Mike Guardabascio | Wilson | 03.11.10
Daniel DeWolf's grand slam homerun in the bottom of the sixth propelled Wilson to an 8-7 win over Fountain Valley on Thursday, in the semifinal of the Loara Consolation bracket. ...more
LBCC Baseball: Vikes Felled In Pitcher's Duel
by Mike Guardabascio | LBCC | 03.11.10
The Vikings fell 2-1 in a pitcher's duel at home at Joe Hicks on Thursday....more
Boys' Golf: Bruins Tame Panthers
by Mike Guardabascio | Wilson | 03.11.10
Wilson came away with the win in a match against the Jordan Panthers on Thursday....more
LBSU H2O Polo Comes Home
by J.J. Fiddler | LBSU | 03.11.10
After exactly a month on the road, Long Beach State takes on Colorado State on Saturday and No. 6 Arizona State on Sunday....more
LBSU Tennis Stays BW Perfect
by J.J. Fiddler | LBSU | 03.11.10
The 49ers won all nine matches on the day in a quick 7-0 victory over Cal State Fullerton to remain unbeaten in league play....more
UPDATE: Poly, Compton, LBSU, St. Anthony Go Semi-Crazy
by Mike Guardabascio | General | 03.11.10
Five Long Beach basketball teams picked up wins on Thursday, qualifying for semifinal games coming up....more
LIVE BLOG: Big West Tourney, LBSU vs. UCSB
by Mike Guardabascio | LBSU | 03.11.10
Updating live from courtside at the ACC as the 49ers try to advance in the Big West Tourney....more
SportsNight: All Basketball Show
by J.J. Fiddler | General | 03.11.10
We've got a heaping helping of previews on this episode as we talk high school, college and pro basketball. Trust us, it's worth a listen if you're a Long Beach basketball fan....more
TONIGHT: CIF State BBall, Poly vs. Stockdale
by Mike Guardabascio | Poly | 03.11.10
If you're thinking this looks familiar, that's because it is; for the second straight year, Poly takes on Stockdale in the second round of state, hoping for a similar outcome....more
LBSU MBB Preview: Vs. Cal Poly
by J.J. Fiddler | LBSU | 03.11.10
The 49ers are taking on the Mustangs today in their first game of the Big West Basketball Tournament....more
TONIGHT: CIF State BBall, Poly @ Etiwanda
by Mike Guardabascio | Poly | 03.11.10
It's a rematch for the Jackrabbits, one they hope will end on a better note than their last meeting with the Eagles....more
LBSU WBB Preview: Vs. UCSB
by J.J. Fiddler | LBSU | 03.11.10
The 49ers are taking on the Gauchos today in their first game of the Big West Basketball Tournament....more
TONIGHT: CIF State BBall, Compton @ Hoover
by Mike Guardabascio | Compton | 03.11.10
The Tarbabes take to the road to face San Diego Hoover in a second-round state playoff game tonight....more
Boys' Golf: Bruins Charge Edison
by Mike Guardabascio | Wilson | 03.11.10
On the road, the Bruins put a charge into Edison to pull the five-stroke win out of the blustery conditions in Huntington....more
TONIGHT: CIF State BBall, St. Anthony @ Central Valley
by J.J. Fiddler | General | 03.11.10
After a first-round bye, the Saints will start State action tonight at home against Central Valley Christian....more
Boys' Golf: Lancers Top Panthers
by Mike Guardabascio | Lakewood | 03.11.10
Lakewood took home a win over the Jordan Panthers on Wednesday at Skylinks....more
LBCC MVB Stays On Top
by J.J. Fiddler | LBCC | 03.11.10
The Vikings kept the top spot in the Western State Conference with a three-game sweep of visiting Santa Barbara City College....more
CIF State Girls' BBall: Poly Goes Globetrotter On Generals
by Mike Guardabascio | Poly | 03.09.10
Just call them the Harlem Globetrotters, as the Jackrabbits beat the Washington Generals 71-27 to kick off their state title defense....more
VIDEO: Poly @ Crenshaw Round One Of The State Tournament
by J.J. Fiddler | Poly | 03.09.10
Here are the highlights from Poly's win at C-House last night....more
CIF State Boys' BBall: 'Rabbit Third Qtr Puts Down Cougars
by J.J. Fiddler | Poly | 03.09.10
Poly came out with a renewed sense of vigor in the second half and outscored Crenshaw 21-10 in the third quarter on the way to a 87-62 win....more
New Guy Comes Through For Dirtbags In 4-3 Win Over SDSU
by J.J. Fiddler | LBSU | 03.09.10
Transfer Joey Terdoslavich's pinch-hit single in the eighth inning put the Dirtbags ahead, and a key pickoff in the ninth helped seal a 4-3 win over San Diego State....more
CIF State Boys' BBall: Compton Gets First-Round Win
by Mike Guardabascio | Compton | 03.09.10
The Tarbabes picked up a win in the first round of the state tournament....more
LBSU W. Golf Finishes In SJ
by J.J. Fiddler | LBSU | 03.09.10
Long Beach State recorded a 23-over par 311 in Tuesday's final round of the Julie Inkster Spartan Invitational to finish in ninth place....more
Boys' Tennis: Millikan Stays Perfect In Squeaker vs. Mayfair
by Mike Guardabascio | Millikan | 03.09.10
It wasn't the perfect 18-0 sweep that their first two wins were, but the Rams are just as happy with a 10-8 win over Mayfair....more
Baseball: Wilson Tops Aliso Niguel
by Mike Guardabascio | Wilson | 03.09.10
In the third round of the Loara Tournament, the Bruins picked up a win with an impressive 8-1 defeat of Aliso Niguel....more
LBSU MVB: Niners Top No. 12 Team In Four Sets
by Mike Guardabascio | LBSU | 03.09.10
The 49ers proved they deserve to be ranked number six in the nation with an impressive four-set win over Loyola-Chicago, in which three Niners had more kills than team leader Dean Bittner....more
LBSU T & F: Hicks Goes AOW
by J.J. Fiddler | LBSU | 03.09.10
Junior Randi Hicks has been named the Big West Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week....more
LIVE UPDATES: Poly Boys And Girls BBall Start State Playoffs
by Mike Guardabascio | Poly | 03.09.10
We'll be posting live quarter-by-quarter scores of tonight's first-round state playoff games featuring the Jackrabbits. We'll post the Compton score as soon as we have it, too....more
State Boys' BBall Preview: Poly @ Crenshaw
by Mike Guardabascio | Poly | 03.09.10
The Rabbits are heading up to C-House, for a playoff game that should have been in the LBC....more
State Girls' BBall Preview: Poly vs. Washington
by Mike Guardabascio | Poly | 03.09.10
The Rabbits will host a first-round state playoff game tonight, as they begin their defense on four straight state titles....more
State BBall Preview: Compton vs. San Joaquin Memorial
by J.J. Fiddler | Compton | 03.09.10
Tonight at home the Tarbabes begin their quest for a State Title in Division 2....more

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