Mike Guardabascio
An LBC native, Mike Guardabascio has been covering Long Beach sports professionally for 18 years, with his work published in dozens of Southern California magazines and newspapers. He's won numerous state and national honors 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.
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Mike Guardabascio

One of the city’s most consistently successful coaches confirmed Tuesday that he’s stepping down, as Long Beach Poly girls’ cross country coach Nate Bershtel is retiring after 11 years running the program to spend more time with his family. “It’s tough to walk away from these last 11 years, but it’s the best thing for […]

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Long Beach Gives 2025 Now Underway Supporting Local Nonprofits

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The562 is excited to once again participate in Long Beach Gives! This annual effort to support Long Beach’s nonprofit organizations is vital to the success of The562 and many other nonprofit organizations that serve all corners of our community. CLICK HERE to visit The562’s Long Beach Gives page and show your support for our work! […]

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PHOTOS: Millikan vs. Compton Football

Mike Guardabascio

We’ve got a great gallery of shots from the Rams’ thrilling win over the Tarbabes taken by photographer Stephen Dachman.