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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The562.org is pleased to announce our latest sport-specific sponsor. Naples Car Wash has stepped up to sponsor all of The562’s coverage of the Long Beach State men’s and women’s volleyball programs from now through the 2022-23 school year. Naples Car Wash is Long Beach’s best-known hand wash and detailing service, located on Naples Island adjacent […]