PODCAST: What’s omicron doing to Long Beach’s 2022 basketball season?
This week on the show we’re talking about how COVID-19 cancellations will shape the Long Beach high school and college basketball seasons.
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What have we noticed during the CIF playoffs?
This week on the “What Up, Long Beach?!” podcast, we’re talking about the familiar and historic things we’ve noticed this month while covering CIF Southern Section playoffs.
PODCAST: Long Beach football CIF playoffs preview
This week we’re breaking down the favorable draws for five Long Beach high school football teams in the CIF Southern Section playoffs.
Wilson High School has an unexpected standout team this year: its band
“Being in the band taught me what it means to actually have real joy,” one member said.
PODCAST: Get ready for CIF playoff announcements
Plus we talk with Millikan’s Jordan Sanders and Wilson’s Bobby Hauck about their dedication to their football programs.
PODCAST: CIF volleyball playoffs, student-run organizations thriving and much more
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the upcoming CIF girls’ volleyball playoffs, the student-run Long Beach Green Schools Campaign, the Millikan student section at football games and more.
PODCAST: Explaining the new CIF football playoffs
This week we’re talking about how the CIF and CalPreps are deciding where to rank high school football teams for the playoffs this season.
IN PICTURES: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach 2021 is a wrap
The sights and celebrations of the 2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Herta wins, Palou claims IndyCar title at Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Colton Herta won the race, and Alex Palou won the IndyCar series championship, which was decided in Long Beach for the first time.
New logistical challenge for race organizers this year: COVID-19
In hopes of avoiding long lines and confusion on race day, race organizers are encouraging ticket holders to submit proof of vaccination ahead of time or have it handy on race day.
Global Time Attack brings supercharged cars in a race against the clock
The Global Time Attack challenge, a new addition to the Grand Prix program, in which drivers compete for the fastest lap time over the course of the weekend.
IndyCar championship to be decided in Long Beach for the first time in series history
“The fact that we’re the season finale … adds a whole new dimension to the interest level,” Michaelian said, noting that the interest is not relegated to race fans but also to teams and their sponsors.
Everything you need to know about the Long Beach Grand Prix
This year’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will look and feel a little different, but race organizers say attendees can still expect a weekend filled with loud noises, food and libations, and a concert on Saturday, Sept. 25.
Column: Emotions run high with return of high school football
Seeing the Jordan players flood the field to celebrate in front of a quality crowd that included a band, a drumline, and cheerleaders was like getting a B12 shot of optimism.