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Obituary: Tierney Kaufman Hutchins Left Mark At Wilson High

The Wilson High community is still mourning the death of Tierney Kaufman Hutchins. Last month, the accomplished alum and her unborn child, Keira Wade Hutchins, passed away due to complications during pregnancy. Kaufman Hutchins was 35. “Her biggest super power was the ability to connect with people,” her brother Dalton Kaufman said. “She was very […]

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Long Beach Poly Volleyball Star Adonia Yandall Faumuina Commits to USC

Adonia Yandall Faumuina College Commitment No Description Long Beach Poly junior outside hitter/setter Adonia Yandall Faumuina has ended a whirlwind college recruitment by announcing she’s staying close to home as she’s verbally committed to USC.  “It was important to me to stay close to my family and to pick a school with great academics, athletics, […]

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Golf Wilson

FEATURE: Wilson’s Alyson Sor Wins Back-to-Back Toyota Tour Cup Events

Once she got home from the golf course, Alyson Sor needed to take a seat and have a moment to herself. She hasn’t even started her sophomore year at Wilson High School yet, but the talented young golfer was already forced to stop and reflect on her accomplishments. “I just thought about all the work […]

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Hall of Fame Hoops Coach Lute Olson Passes Away

Legendary college basketball coach Lute Olson passed away Thursday evening at the age of 85 after a brief stay in hospice care. Olson built the University of Arizona into a national power and won the Wildcats’ only national championship. He’s won of only five NCAA men’s basketball coaches with 20 20-win seasons. The 2002 Naismith […]

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COVID-19

Local Residents Confused, Frustrated By Pool Closures

With record-breaking temperatures pounding Long Beach and the rest of Southern California, local residents have been searching for ways to beat the heat. Under normal circumstances, those with access to a swimming pool in their condominium or apartment complex would be well-equipped to find refuge from the triple-digit temperatures. But in 2020, the concept of […]

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PODCAST: Long Beach Basketball Players In “Mini Bubble”

On this episode we’re talking about how Long Beach State basketball players are back in the city but keeping to themselves in preparation for a possible return to the court this year. 02:00 We’ve Got Good News! 11:00 Interview with Long Beach State Athletic Director Andy Fee 48:00 Speech & Debate: Fantasy Sports & Betting […]

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This is The562.org: By Long Beach, For Long Beach

The562.org: By Long Beach, For Long Beach This video explains the origins of The562.org and the community’s role in keeping us around for years to come. Subscribe (via Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/the562 Donate (via PayPal): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/the562 Because we are a non-profit, all donations to The562.org are tax-deductible, using our Tax ID: 82-4314833. CLICK HERE to subscribe via […]

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Column COVID-19 Long Beach State

Column: New CSULB Shark Mascot Not That Big A Deal

How did you react when the United States Government admitted that it’s in possession of “off-world vehicles not made on this earth” last month? They chose a time of global pandemic to flip-flop on a hotly debated topic, and I doubt it changed your mind about the existence of intelligent life outside this planet. Last […]

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LB In MLB: Local Boys Getting Featured On MLB.com

Despite being a smaller group than in recent years, Major League Baseball players with ties to Long Beach have already made a wide variety of headlines on MLB.com during this truncated regular season. Lakewood High alum J.P. Crawford, 25, is having a breakout year with the Seattle Mariners, and the shortstop was the subject of […]

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COVID-19

Bixby Knolls’ Brooklyn Deli Delivers Lunch to Frontline Hospital Workers

Amy Baker wheeled a cart loaded with 40 white bags through the lobby of Long Beach Memorial Hospital. She usually takes the elevator up to the sixth floor, where she’s worked as a medical social worker for over 30 years, but on this particular Monday afternoon, she was making a detour to the fourth floor. […]