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PHOTOS: Cabrillo vs. Artesia, Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Photos courtesy of 562 student intern Liliana Otero.
PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs. LMU, Women’s Volleyball Exhibition
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. Long Beach State women’s volleyball gave fans a preview of the 2024 season with a preseason exhibition against LMU. The Beach outlasted the Lions in five sets, picking up a 15-25, 25-17, 25-22, 20-25, 15-8.
Feds, state AGs claim tech firm enabled landlords to artificially raise rents
The U.S. Department of Justice and eight state attorneys general, including California AG Rob Bonta, sued a technology company Friday for allegedly creating software that enables landlords to artificially raise rents — especially in Southern California. Landlords use RealPage Inc.’s revenue management software to price multifamily rental units.
Open Sesame re-introduced Lebanese food to Long Beach 25 years ago—and it is still going strong
For restaurateur and Open Sesame owner Ali Kobeissi, a certain hallmark is making him “feel quite old.” But ultimately, that very hallmark is a celebration: his Lebanese staple in Belmont Shore is about to surpass a quarter of a century of serving the community. It has also allowed the man to reflect on the beautiful life he has been able to build for himself through Lebanese cuisine—and how the need to slow life down is a part of what makes Open Sesame a success.
L.A. Chargers get shafted once again (not that we're sad about it)
The Chargers are a fun franchise to watch, that's for sure. Of course, we know that's only true as a division rival because the team never has any fans at their own home stadium (SoFi), and even then they gotta share that thing with another franchise because calling something "the home of the Chargers" alone is a depressing descriptor.
$5 million Scratchers ticket sold in Temecula
Four Scratchers tickets purchased at Southern California businesses have once again made new millionaires, the California Lottery announced Friday. According to the state agency, the largest jackpot was a Scratchers ticket, California State Riches, worth $5 million. The ticket was purchased at the ARCO gas station located on Winchester Road in Temecula.
VIDEO: Lakewood vs. Carlsbad, Football
Subscribe to the562 on GiveButter to make a recurring donation and keep Long Beach sports coverage free!. Eli Aquino began working with the562 in the inaugural intern class before continuing to work throughout high school as a freelancer. Eli has since been hired as a new Assistant Editor and he’s currently entering his first semester at Long Beach State.
Demelo's 73rd Minute Goal Results In A 1-1 Tie Against No. 4 BYU
LONG BEACH, Calif.—Makayla Demelo's goal in the 73rd minute sent Long Beach State to a 1-1 tie against No. 4 BYU Saturday night at George Allen Field. The Beach threatened in the 11th minute when Liz Worden capped off an offensive rush with a shot that went off the post. The BYU defense kicked the ball out of the end line, resulting in a corner kick for LBSU. Worden sent the ball into the box, where a scramble ensued. Summer Laskey would take a shot attempt that went high.
Technically, California won’t delay an oil well protection law — but Newsom axes funding to enforce it
The governor backed off his controversial plan to extend deadlines for oil and gas operators to comply with a new law on wells. But he also wiped out the funding state agencies say they need to hire staff and carry out the regulations.
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