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Author: Mike Guardabascio
An LBC native, Mike Guardabascio has been covering Long Beach sports professionally for 13 years, with his work published in dozens of Southern California magazines and newspapers. He's won numerous awards for his writing as well as the CIF Southern Section’s Champion For Character Award, and is the author of three books about Long Beach history.
LISTEN: Airport Renovations, Award Announced In Fred Taft Murder
In our latest episode of our weekly show, the Long Beach 30, we cover all of the top news and politics stories in Long Beach this week and are joined by guest Valerie Osier. 0:00 Intro 1:55 Reading the News (Missing sailor, arrest in Lakewood assault) 10:35 Long Beach Airport renovations 15:30 Reward in Fred […]
PREVIEW: Long Beach Poly Football vs. Serra
It’s a game that has one of those “make or break” feelings for both teams, as Long Beach Poly and Serra prepare to face off at Veterans Memorial Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night. The game, which will be televised by Fox Sports Prime Ticket, will tell fans a lot about both teams. For […]
PREVIEW: Cabrillo Football vs. Compton Centennial
Somebody’s getting their first win on Friday night as Cabrillo hosts Compton Centennial at 7 p.m. Friday night. The Jaguars have shown plenty of spark in their three losses this year, scoring 33 points in three games. The Cabrillo D has struggled to hold opponents out of the red zone, giving up at least four […]
LBCC Unveils New Vikings Athletic Logo
It’s logo season in the 562. Earlier this year, Long Beach State unveiled a new “BEACH” logo and now Long Beach City College has rolled out their new athletic logo, which for the first time features their Viking mascot. “We are extremely excited and proud to introduce our new athletic logo to the community,” said […]
COLUMN: Long Beach Poly Offense Looking For Answers, Consistency
The Long Beach Poly football team has been a tale of two units so far this season. The Jackrabbits defense has looked stellar, with longtime Poly observers saying it’s a special group. The defense won them a big game against Narbonne despite the offense not getting into the end zone, thanks to four defensive scores. […]
LBCC Women’s Volleyball Sweeps MiraCosta
The Long Beach City College women’s volleyball team was looking to make a statement Wednesday night, hosting previously unbeaten MiraCosta. The Vikings have won their conference in the last few years but have been looking to prove they’re ready to compete at the state level. They did just that with an impressive sweep of a […]
PHOTOS: LBCC vs. MiraCosta Women’s Volleyball
We’ve got some excellent shots of the Vikings’ win over MiraCosta taken by photographer Stephen Dachman.
Football: Wilson, St. Anthony Will Play For New Rivalry Trophy
There’s a little bit of history between St. Anthony and Wilson’s football programs. The two teams played four times in the 1980s, with Wilson going 3-1, and then picked the series back up in 2014. We’ve been calling it “The Battle For 7th Street” since the rivalry was renewed, and that moniker is now emblazoned […]
PREVIEW: LBCC Volleyball Improving Under Misty May-Treanor
At a recent Long Beach Century Club meeting, this year’s LBCC women’s volleyball team was introduced to the club. There were some oohs and aahs as members heard that some of the starters were from Texas and Utah, and somebody raised a hand at the end of the presentation to ask, “How did you hear […]