Photo by Stephen Carr Last month’s announcement that the new Long Beach Main Library would be named in honor of Billie Jean King got me thinking: what else out there is in need of a name? Or, to look at it from a better angle, who else out there is deserving of a major honor? […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach tennis is sponsored by the Long Beach State Tennis Boosters. After a long week of tennis at the El Dorado Park tennis courts, Long Beach Poly’s Markus Matiauda and Elijiah Wong brought home the doubles title on Friday afternoon. The Jackrabbit duo withstood a tough challenge in the final, ultimately […]
After an extensive search that drew a number of high-profile candidates, Long Beach State athletic director Andy Fee confirmed that the university has hired St. Mary’s coach Eric Valenzuela as the next coach of the Dirtbags. “Being the head baseball coach at Long Beach State is a dream,” Valenzuela said. “I’m excited to be part […]
