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The Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum Spring Gallery opening is this Thursday, Feb. 20. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. guests can walk through the galleries, enjoying music, entertainment and a cash bar. Although the event is free, it is recommended to RSVP through the Events & Orgs app on your CSULB Single Sign-on.This week in sports, men's baseball plays Loyola Marymount University at LMU on Tuesday, Feb. 18 starting at 6 p.m. On Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m., our women's basketball team will play UC Riverside in the Walter Pyramid. Also be played in the Pyramid, on Feb. 21, our undefeated men's volleyball team faces Grand Canyon University at 7 p.m. Lastly, on Saturday, Feb. 22, watch men's basketball play UC Santa Barbara at 4 p.m. in the Walter Pyramid.Long Beach has started giving out free food carts to keep street vendors safe and healthy. The goal is to be able to give out 40 free carts so vendors don't have to wait for pop-ups or events to showcase their food. The offer for free carts was posted in late August 2024 and since then there have been 36 applicants. The first two of the applicants approved were Anita McCoy and Ashley Arnold. McCoy is the owner of Lucky Bees, a cart that serves hot dogs and pastrami. Arnold owns Ladie Kakes, selling treats on the go.This week Southern California experienced the heaviest rainfall of the season. The storm caused debris flow and mudslides, especially in areas impacted by recent fires. In anticipation of mudslides following the Palisades fire, parts of the Pacific Coast Highway are currently closed from Santa Monica to Malibu. There are many other road closures due to the storm and travelers are advised to be alert of road closures and alternate routes.Last week President Trump announced that the Gulf of Mexico is recognized as the Gulf of America in the U.S. and its navigation apps. The Gulf remains identified as the Gulf of Mexico by all other countries. Following the name change, the Trump administration banned the Associated Press from the Oval Office and Air Force One saying that the AP's continued use of the Gulf of Mexico, “is not just divisive, but it also exposes the Associated Press' commitment to misinformation.”On Friday, Feb. 14, a drone punctured the protective shell that covers the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine. The drone was armed with a warhead, which caused fear in the area notorious for its 1986 disaster. Russia and the Kremlin deny responsibility. Levels of radiation in Kyiv are normal as the drone did not pierce the inner containment shell.Host: Linsey TowlesEditor: Aidan SwanepoelProducers: El Nicklin, Aidan SwanepoelLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content!Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-beach-current-podcasts/id1488484518Spotify⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/long-beach-current-podcasts

Andy Newman chats about team's 4th straight win and 6th in last seven games, after 81-80 win over Long Beach State, at The Walter Pyramid. Audio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & Learfield

On Wednesday, Jan. 8 the University Library and the Academic Services building were evacuated due to a bomb threat. A university employee received the threat in a vague call and reported it. Once the police were on the scene, three canines swept the building and it was cleared of any dangers. The next day, the library was reopened for regular operations. Just before returning to campus on Thursday, Jan. 16 a piece of the Walter Pyramid's exterior ceiling collapsed and resulted in the Pyramid's temporary closure. Since then, all games scheduled to be played in the Pyramid have been held in the Goldmine gym. Games are expected to return to the Pyramid within the next couple of weeks. This semester will be Long Beach State President Jane Close Conoley's last year as she announced her retirement before the end of the fall semester. As of now, the school has not released information on any potential candidates to follow in her footsteps. This week will be Week of Welcome on the upper campus quad allowing students to learn more about the clubs and organizations on campus. Week of Welcome will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 and Thursday, Jan 30. Since the start of the Santa Ana winds in early January, almost 20 fires have burned in Southern California. The most destructive fires were the Palisades fire, the Eaton fire and the Hughes fire. The Palisades fire burned over 23,000 acres and is the largest fire to date in Los Angeles County. The Eaton fire in Altadena burned over 14,000 acres and the most recent Hughes fire has burned almost 10,000 acres. All of these fires combined have burned 50,683 acres, destroyed 16,188 structures and resulted in at least 28 deaths.  This past Monday, Jan. 20 Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. On his first day in office, he rescinded 78 of former President Biden's previously approved executive orders and signed more than 20 of his own. Some of the orders he signed included changing the names of Mount Denali and the Gulf of Mexico, withdrawing from the 2016 Paris Agreement, which fights international climate change, and several others that focused on deportation and immigration. In the southeast United States, winter storm Enzo has brought once-in-a-lifetime snowfall all the way from Texas to Georgia. Most of these areas have not seen snowfall in years, causing extremely dangerous conditions. Over 90% of flights out of New Orleans International, Houston Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports were either delayed or canceled due to the storm. Nintendo has released the first look at the Nintendo Switch 2 which will be released sometime in April 2025. To promote the release, Nintendo is holding the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience where consumers can try it out before purchasing. These events will be held in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas with the Los Angeles Experience being in early April.  The start of the new year means awards season. The 82nd Golden Globes occurred on Jan. 5 and was hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser. Oscar nominations were released on Thursday, Jan. 23 with winners being announced later this year on March 2. Also coming up are the GRAMMYs which are being held next Sunday, Feb. 2.  Host & Editor: Gianna Echeverria Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel Like, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-beach-current-podcasts/id1488484518 Spotify⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/long-beach-current-podcasts

Beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, Associated Students Incorporated will be hosting a Ping Pong Tournament in the main gym of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The tournament is free to participate in and the winners will receive a prize. Soul and jazz pianist and singer Kandace Springs will be performing at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 8. Tickets are $45. The show begins at 8 p.m. and will be about an hour and a half long.  Saturday, Nov. 9, also in the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, is the Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular which is a laser light show presented to a soundtrack of some of Pink Floyd's greatest hits. The show will start at 8 p.m. and tickets are also $45 for everyone. This event is not recommended for those with light sensitivity.  A free family-friendly event, Beach Streets, is happening on Saturday, Nov. 9 in uptown Long Beach. Beginning at 11 a.m. car traffic will be closed from Atlantic North to Artesia East. With the closure, residents can enjoy a stroll or bike ride through their streets to visit different entertainment hubs that will have music and activities. Starting on Monday, Nov. 3 the 710 freeway will have a lane closure lasting for two years as a part of the next Port of Long Beach expansion. The third lane on the 710 freeway heading south will be closed after the Shoreline Drive exit. Although there are many varying off-ramp closures, a port spokesperson encouraged drivers to be prepared and aware of any marked closures as detours will sometimes be necessary. With the election happening on Tuesday, Nov 5, there are many places and ways that California residents can vote. All residents registered to vote will receive mail-in ballots that should be mailed back by the night of Nov. 5 at the latest. In-person voting is available at 22 different locations throughout Long Beach such as the Billie Jean King Main Library, Bixby Park, St. Matthew Catholic Church and our very own Walter Pyramid in Sunset rooms A and B. In-person polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Nov. 5. A list of these locations along with vote-by-mail drop box locations can be found here. Election coverage will be happening across major news platforms but Peacock will be streaming a multi-view experience on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 3 p.m. until about 11 p.m. Prior to the election, viewers can also rewatch the Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates. Presidential elections can be complicated for many students. Starting on Nov. 5 and ending on Nov. 8, join the Office of Belonging and Inclusion for their Reflect and Reset event on campus. This event allows students' voices to be heard and creates a safe space to have conversations surrounding the election. Students can find the dates, times and locations for these conversations on their Events & Orgs app through the CSULB Single Sign-On. Host & Editor: Gianna Echeverria Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel Like, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-beach-current-podcasts/id1488484518 Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/long-beach-current-podcasts

On Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. the LGBTQ Resource Center is hosting a LGBTQ+ Graduate Student Panel. Students from the LGBTQ+ community are invited to attend the panel in the Graduate Center within the University Library to hear about life after graduation from members of their community. Join Beach Balance for their Nutrition for Fitness Training event on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to learn how to use nutrition to support your performance and recovery goals. Space is limited and a reservation must be made through your CSULB Single Sign-On to attend. Also in the SRWC at 6 p.m., ASI will be hosting a Sand Volleyball Tournament. The doubles tournament is free to participate in and equipment will be provided to attendees. Winners of the tournament will receive prizes. This Friday, Oct. 18  at 6 p.m. is ASI Night in the Walter Pyramid where students can watch the Long Beach State women's volleyball team face off against UC Irvine. The event is free for students with no registration required but a valid student ID is needed to enter. Last Tuesday, Oct. 8, a small plane attempting to leave Catalina Island crashed, killing all five passengers on board. The plane took off from Catalina Airport moments before it crashed a mile west of the runway. On Monday, Oct. 7, a back house exploded in northwest Long Beach. One resident, Manny Fabrigas, suffered severe second and third-degree burns across the majority of his body and is currently in the intensive care unit. Although unconfirmed, authorities and the Long Beach Fire Department Captain believe that the explosion was likely the result of a gas leak. Around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Long Beach Utilities Department responded to a flood at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Wardlow Road after an important water main broke. A boil water mandate was put in place early Thursday, Oct. 10 but was lifted the next morning.  Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida on Wednesday night as a category-three hurricane. This is the second hurricane in two weeks to make landfall in Florida and left at least 16 people dead. As of Thursday night, over 1,000 people were rescued by first responders and around 2.5 million people are without power.  A plane headed from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing in New York due to the tragic death of its pilot mid-flight. 59-year-old pilot İlçehin Pehlivan lost consciousness and failed to be revived by those onboard. In Mexico, the mayor of Chilpancingo, Alejandro Arcos, was murdered and beheaded only six days after taking office. Violence against politicians has been on the rise in Mexico with 34 politicians killed during the election season in June. The Dominican Republic has deported and repatriated almost 11,000 Haitians in the past week. In Haiti, gang violence has caused thousands of Haitians to become displaced with many immigrating to the Dominican Republic. Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has called the act "a violation of the fundamental principles of human dignity." Host: Gianna Echeverria Editor: Gianna Echeverria Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel Like, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-beach-current-podcasts/id1488484518 Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/long-beach-current-podcasts

This week, Teed Up hosts Matthew Gomez and Matthew Coleman are joined by former Long Beach State men's volleyball player and current head coach Alan Knipe. After a trip to the NCAA championship game in 1990, Knipe was a key member of the 1991 team that returned the following year to beat USC to capture the school's first men's national championship. After a professional stint overseas, Knipe returned to the helm of the Long Beach State men's volleyball program. He has since been named AVCA National Coach of the Year three times and led The Beach to back-to-back titles in 2018 and 2019. Knipe reflects on thirty years of the Walter Pyramid and the impact the iconic venue has had on LBSU Athletics and the unique home court advantage it creates. He also reflects on some of his favorite moments coaching his son and what to expect going into next season. Hosts: Matthew Gomez, Matthew ColemanGuest: Alan KnipeEditor: Aidan SwanepoelProducers: El Nicklin, Aidan SwanepoelLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-beach-current-podcasts/id1488484518 Spotify⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/long-beach-current-podcasts

We sat down with Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran to talk about NIL collectives, fixing the Walter Pyramid roof and much more.

As Disney plans to pour $1.9 billion into upgrading its Anaheim resort, workers say the company needs to look out for them too. The Department of Justice and more than two dozen states want to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster. Joe Biden's former trust-busting architect discusses what it means. The LA Sparks host the Indiana Fever (and phenom Caitlin Clark) on Friday. They've moved the game from the 5,000-seat Walter Pyramid in Long Beach to the Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA, which seats close to 20,000. Critics review the latest film releases: “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” “Taking Venice,” “Hit Man,” and “Queen of the Deuce.”

In Season 3 Episode 7 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima sit down with Long Beach State women's volleyball star setter, Zayna Meyer, on-location at the Walter Pyramid. Zayna Meyer just completed her second full season here at the Beach and was named Big West Conference Setter of the Week multiple times during that span. She discusses her approach to the game as well as what the future holds for her in volleyball. The hosts ask Meyer about the recent coaching changes, including former head coach Tyler Hildebrand leaving for USC and Meyer's thoughts on the new interim head coach, Natalie Reagan. Meyer also discusses her confidence in the new coaching staff as well as the team as a whole. Hosts: Naoki Gima, Matthew GomezGuest: Zayna MeyerEditor: Aidan SwanepoelProducers: El Nicklin, Aidan SwanepoelLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-49er-podcasts/id1488484518?uo=4 Google Podcastshttps://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kMzEwMjEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1 ⁠Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/daily-49er-podcasts

CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, sits down with us, ahead of Thursday's match-up against Long Beach State, from Premier America Credit Union Arena, Northridge, CA Matadors enter the game 17-9 overall, and 8-6 in the Big West Conference, coming off Thursday Road win at CSU Bakersfield, 76-71. Match-up features two hottest teams in the Big West, having won seven in a row, between them. Matadors won first meeting, at Walter Pyramid, December 30th, 84-68. Audio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & Learfield

In Season 12, Episode 2 of Beach Weekly, Lei Madrigal covers flooding on campus, new student housing and more. Cupid at the Beach is on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at which students can craft Valentine's Day cards and spend time with their partner. The event will take place inside the University Student Union Beach Ballroom on the second floor from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All craft supplies and treats are free for students while supplies last. The Career Development Center is hosting an online Alumni Job Search meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6 via Zoom from noon to 1 p.m. Participants must register online. A Black History Month Cookout will be held at the USU Southwest Terrace on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at noon. The 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. in the USU Ballrooms with more events to come. Last Thursday, Feb. 1, flooding caused by heavy rainfall forced closures to several roads on campus and employee parking lots E3 and E4. The storm also damaged multiple EV chargers on campus and flooded the Walter Pyramid, forcing the women's basketball game to be relocated to the Gold Mine. Major storms are expected to continue into this week. The University Police Department has planted decoy bikes around campus in an attempt to catch bike thieves. Each decoy bike has a location tracking feature that allows the police department to determine where stolen bikes are going. Bike theft is one of the most frequent crimes on campus and the decoy bikes are a renewed effort to reduce and prevent theft. The 2024 Campus Safety Plan provided by the University Police Department listed many upcoming improvements to campus safety such as upgraded fire alarm systems in the Parkside and Beachside dorms, upgraded lighting along Parkside housing pathways and renovations to the Parkside Service Center. This summer, construction will begin on a new student housing project called La Playa Hall to increase affordable student housing on campus. The new facility will add at least 424 beds and cost an estimated $115 million, according to the project's website. La Playa Hall will include a built-in mental health facility run by the Counseling and Psychological Services program on campus. Beach Building Services said the extension of the CAPS program has also been implemented in other housing locations. With construction starting in Summer 2024, the current expected completion date is set for Summer 2026. An ocean exploration company called Deep Sea Vision announced that it captured sonar images of what is thought to be the remnants of Amelia Earhart's lost plane at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. The 16-person crew made the discovery with an underwater drone near Hawaii, about 100 miles from Howland Island. Deep Sea Vision plans to investigate the area more thoroughly later this year. As of Feb. 2, the Israeli military says that it has defeated Hamas in the major city of Khan Younis and will now focus its military operations in Rafah near Gaza's southern border. Since the conflict began last year, over 2.2 million Gaza citizens have fled to areas throughout Southern Gaza like Khan Younis and Rafah to escape the Israeli invasion. Host: Lei MadrigalEditor: Julia GoldmanProducers: El Nicklin, Aidan SwanepoelLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-49er-podcasts/id1488484518?uo=4 Google Podcastshttps://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kMzEwMjEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1 ⁠Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/daily-49er-podcasts

To begin season 12 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses the CSU faculty strike, campus dining hall food waste and more. Week of Welcome begins tomorrow, where departments and clubs on campus set up information booths to showcase their organizations and encourage new members to join. Events take place this Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 30 and Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Central Quad. Registration is not required. Week of Welcome continues on Saturday, Feb. 3, with ASI Night at the Walter Pyramid. Students are invited for a night of school spirit, giveaways, food and more. Doors open at 3:15 p.m. and the men's basketball team will play UC San Diego at 4 p.m. Registration is not required, and all students can enter LBSU Athletics games for free with their student ID card. Black History Month begins this Thursday, Feb. 1, and the university's Division of Student Affairs has a full month of events planned. The first event is Black Graduate Student Game Night on Feb. 2 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Peterson Hall 1 (PH1) Room 230. Student Health Services has a couple of workshops planned for this week, starting with Birth Control 101 today, Monday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Student Health Services building. This workshop is scheduled to occur this semester every Monday at 10 a.m. and every Wednesday at 2 p.m. SHS also offers a nutrition workshop on Mondays at 2 p.m., Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Anthony Orrico, a news assistant with the Daily Forty-Niner, joined this episode of Beach Weekly to discuss the recent California Faculty Association faculty strike, which ended after a tentative agreement was reached on the first scheduled day of striking. He shared information about the history of CFA strikes, new negotiated working conditions and when the agreement may be finalized. The Long Beach State dining hall management team conducted a study in October 2022 to observe the amount of food wasted by students in the campus dining halls. During the study, it was determined that about 15,000 pounds of food were wasted between the three dining facilities. When food waste was measured a year later in Oct. 2023, the overall waste had only gone down 30 pounds. As a result of the study, the Food Waste Reduction Campaign was formed with the goal of reducing waste by 20%. The Office of Sustainability has since worked with ASI and Sustain U to provide other sustainability workshops and events. The International Court of Justice has found that it is "plausible" that Israel has violated the Genocide Convention with actions committed during the recent conflict in Gaza. The ICJ has ordered that Israel must abide by the Genocide Convention. Although the court has not called for a complete ceasefire, it has voted that Israel must take all measures in its power to stop anything related to genocide in Gaza, prevent and punish those inciting genocide, ensure humanitarian needs in Gaza and more. Host: Lei MadrigalEditor: Julia GoldmanProducers: El Nicklin, Aidan SwanepoelLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-49er-podcasts/id1488484518?uo=4 Google Podcastshttps://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kMzEwMjEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1 ⁠Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/daily-49er-podcasts

In the Season 3 premiere of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima sit down with CSULB President Jane Close Conoley and Vice President of Administration & Finance Scott Apel to talk about the current state of the Athletics Department, the CFA strike and the future for the Walter Pyramid. Being a former basketball player and a huge fan of all of our sports at Long Beach State, President Jane Close Conoley is no stranger to the world of sports. In the episode, Conoley talks about her love of reading during her free time and how much she loves her job as the president of the university. Her position also gives her a lot of influence within the Athletics Department and she helps oversee the hiring of new coaches and athletic staff. Vice President of Administration & Finance Scott Apel oversees all of the university's finances. The hosts talk about Apel's love for baking, his love for reading and his time in the private sector before returning to the Beach to work in administration. The hosts sit down with Conoley and Apel to discuss some of the things that are going on at CSULB, like the class of 2024 commencement, President Conoley's thoughts on remaining the school's president and the future of Cal State Long Beach. Hosts: Naoki Gima, Matthew GomezGuests: Jane Close Conoley, Scott ApelEditor: Aidan SwanepoelProducers: El Nicklin, Aidan SwanepoelLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-49er-podcasts/id1488484518?uo=4 Google Podcastshttps://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kMzEwMjEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1 ⁠Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/daily-49er-podcasts

In season 11, episode 14 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses the recent workers strike on campus, a temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and more. University trade workers at Long Beach State held a one-day strike near the Walter Pyramid on Tuesday, Nov. 14 as the CSU system continues to stall negotiations with the workers. The group, called Teamsters, went on strike at 22 different campuses. The CSU Employees Union, along with four other unions, have reached their own tentative agreements with the CSU which were approved on Nov. 7. In fall of 2024, Long Beach State will introduce the “Equitable Textbook Access” program, which will provide students with access to all their required textbooks at a flat rate of $250 per semester for full-time students and $165 for part-time students. The “Equitable Textbook Access” fee can be covered by financial aid and makes all required textbooks available to students on Canvas. Students are automatically enrolled in the program but are able to opt out of it by the last day to add or drop classes without approval. The program is intended to make textbooks more accessible and to reduce the campus's carbon footprint by limiting printing and shipping. Eighteen speed camera systems will be installed in Long Beach sometime in 2024 in an effort to make roads safer by getting drivers to slow down. Once everything is set in place for the speed cameras to be installed, the public must be notified at least 30 days before they start operating. Additionally, during the first 60 days that the cameras are in operation, violators will get warnings without fines. Fines will range from $50 to $500 and revenue from citations will go toward traffic safety improvements within the city. On Friday, Nov. 17, Long Beach city officials announced that a major cybersecurity breach caused the city's main website to be shut down along with bill payment portals, call centers and other city-related services and websites. Officials have not yet disclosed whether or not the breach compromised residents' and employees' personal data. They have also not disclosed whether a ransom was requested as part of the attack. Long Beach city officials have directed residents to the city's social media accounts for updates on recovery. A mysterious respiratory illness in dogs is spreading through the United States, causing the animals to develop a cough, fever, loss of appetite and other symptoms. The cause of the illness is unclear. Some veterinarians believe it is being caused by a virus while others believe a bacteria is to blame. Most dogs that have contracted the illness have spent time in places with many other dogs like kennels or dog parks. Israel and Hamas reached a truce through a temporary 4-day ceasefire agreement last Friday, marking the first break in the war since the start in October. During the break, Hamas is set to release 50 hostages who were captured on Oct. 7 and Israel is set to release 150 Palestinian hostages. As of Friday, Nov. 24, Hamas has freed 24 hostages and Israel has released 39 Palestinians. Israel has vowed to resume the war once the ceasefire ends. Host: Lei MadrigalEditors: Aidan SwanepoelProducers: El Nicklin, Aidan SwanepoelLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-49er-podcasts/id1488484518?uo=4 Google Podcastshttps://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kMzEwMjEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1 ⁠Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/daily-49er-podcasts

This week on the show Maine and Austin recap the 2023 IBJJF Crown, and Grapplefest 17.  We also preview ADCC Asian and Oceanic Trials. In the news section of the show we discuss ADCC announcing an ADCC open in the Walter Pyramid in California.In the recap section we discuss Willian Tackett Vs Eoghan O'Flanagan in the Grapplefest 17 main event, plus some other title matches on the card. In the recap of the IBJJF Crown we talk about each of the final matches for the 6 brackets in the event. In the outro we discuss Maine dieting to compete soon. Recorded 11-20-2023

In season 11, episode 12 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses a false campus police report, numerous shootings over Halloween weekend and more. Chief of Police John Brockie sent an email to students last Wednesday revealing that the reported robbery involving a female victim and male suspect on campus did not occur. The University Police Department said the conclusion was made as a result of the investigation done by detectives. The assault and robbery were reported to have happened the night of Sunday, Oct. 29 in the R2 parking lot at 7:30 p.m. According to the UPD, no charges will be sought against the person who made the false police report. As the winter sports season approaches, school officials are preparing for game relocations as roof leaks continue in the Walter Pyramid. In the past, leaks in the roof of the 30-year-old Walter Pyramid required that sporting events be relocated to the Gold Mine. A recent estimate for repairs to the Walter Pyramid said it would cost $55 million to fix, which is more than double the original building cost of $22 million. A temporary lake in Death Valley has formed after Hurricane Hilary dumped more than two inches of rain on the desert in a 24-hour time frame. According to park officials, the lake is currently two miles wide, four miles long and only a few inches deep. As water evaporates, the lake is slowly disappearing and could be gone by mid-November. Toyota announced last Wednesday, Nov. 1 that it is recalling nearly two million RAV4 SUV models from 2013 through 2018 for a potential fire hazard. It is reported that the car batteries can shift during forceful turns, which can lead to fires. The company says it is still preparing a solution to the problem, and RAV4 owners will be notified of a remedy by the end of December. A mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine on Oct. 25 left at least 18 people dead and 13 injured. The shooting occurred at two locations: a bowling alley and a bar. The shooter, Robert Card, was found dead by law enforcement from a self-inflicted gunshot wound two days after authorities initiated a search for him. On Nov. 3, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden went to the scene of the deadly shooting to show support for the victims' families. Numerous mass shootings in America occurred over the Halloween weekend shortly after the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. The weekend's mass shootings left at least 11 people dead and 76 injured. President Biden sent Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Israel for the fourth time last Friday, Nov. 3 to urge the country to mitigate civilian deaths during war in the Israel and Palestine territories. The U.S. has not called for a ceasefire but has called for a temporary "humanitarian pause" to allow more aid to enter Gaza and for hostages to be released. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the “humanitarian pause,” saying Israel's military forces will not stop until Hamas is defeated. Host: Lei MadrigalEditor: Julia GoldmanProducers: El Nicklin, Aidan SwanepoelLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-49er-podcasts/id1488484518?uo=4 Google Podcastshttps://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kMzEwMjEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1 ⁠Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/daily-49er-podcasts

With the guys on break last week, there's a lot to cover this week including the guys' trip to NJPW Resurgence at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, CA. Joining them is wrestling fan, podcast host and comic Dan Black! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earlskakel https://www.instagram.com/rrbgpodcast https://www.instagram.com/danblackattack https://www.instagram.com/comedystorewrestling https://www.instagram.com/thecomedystore https://www.instagram.com/comedystorestudios Instrumentals for The Comedy Store Wrestling Podcast written, performed, recorded, mixed, & mastered by Drew Llewellyn at Angler Audio. Wanna buy something with our logo on it? https://shop.comedystore.com/ and https://comedystorerecords.myshopify.com

In Season 1: Episode 9 hosts Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez are once again joined by a duo of special guests Maher and Naoki's 9-year-old brother Mateo as they break down the latest in Long Beach State Athletics and professional sports. As news begins to break about the future of the Walter Pyramid the hosts discuss potential ideas for a new athletics venue, as well as the development of the hunt for a new women's basketball coach. The hosts also break down some stats from men's volleyball's impressive showing against CSUN. On the professional sports front, the NBA play-ins alongside playoff predictions were discussed. With the Champions League quarterfinals beginning the hosts discuss a variety of topics related to soccer with an emphasis on Real Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. Hosts: Naoki Gima, Matthew Gomez Editor: Aidan Swanepoel Producer: Leila Nunez and Isabel Silagy Like, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beach-weekly/id1488484518?uo=4 Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kMzEwMjEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1 Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/beach-weekly

In Season 10: Episode 8 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal covers the latest stories on campus and around the world. The Center for Equitable Higher Education on the Long Beach State campus works to reduce homelessness among CSU students through their Rapid Rehousing program which provides short-term assistance before helping students find permanent housing. To learn more about assistance programs offered through the university, students can visit the Student Basic Needs Center on the first floor of the student union. This year's intense storms have had some serious impacts on the Long Beach State University campus. The Shark Lab, a research group on campus that studies white sharks, lost $76,000 worth of equipment. The Walter Pyramid also experienced damage from the severe weather. A leak in the pyramid's roof is expected to cost $55 million to repair. The governor of Tennessee recently signed a bill that bans drag shows in public spaces. The new law will go into effect on April 1 right before Pride month in June when outdoor Pride activities are usually held outside because of the summer heat. After a 6-year-old boy in Virginia used his mother's handgun to shoot his teacher on Jan. 6 of this year, authorities have determined that the child will not be facing criminal charges for the incident. Four Americans from South Carolina were kidnapped when they accidentally got caught up in cartel violence in Mexico. Two of the four were killed in this gunfire. After the FBI located the Americans in an outskirt city, the two survivors along with the bodies of those who were killed were brought back to the U.S. Russia is now hitting Ukraine with much stronger missiles than ever before called hypersonic missiles that are nearly unstoppable. Ukraine is struggling to defend itself against these new weapons. So far, the missiles have caused at least 6 civilian deaths in the western region of the country. A Long Beach aerospace company is looking to launch the world's first 3D-printed rocket into space. While the company's original rocket launch was planned for Wed., March 8, it has since been rescheduled because of problems with the rocket's liquid natural gas fuel. A man from Huntington Beach has set a new world record for most consecutive visits to Disneyland by going to the park every day for 8 years, 3 months, and 16 days. Host: Lei Madrigal Editor: Andy Nguyen Producers: Leila Nunez, Isabel Silagy Like, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beach-weekly/id1488484518?uo=4 Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kMzEwMjEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1 Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/beach-weekly

In this episode, Cindy Aguilera goes over this weeks news. First up, Jonathan Bigall reports for the Daily 49er that a new police chief has arrived at CSULB. John Brockie, former Cal State Fullerton police chief, was sworn in April 11. Next, Ana Acosta wrote about Blake Krawl, a psychology major at CSULB who shares his experience helping formerly incarcerated students in the Project Rebound Program at CSULB. And Jorge Villa interviewed Jane Close Conoley that confirmed there would be no winter commencement after all. Due to staff shortages and limited capacity in the Walter Pyramid, a winter commencement with a traditional ceremony was not possible. Host: Cindy Aguilera Edited by: Cindy Aguilera New episodes will drop every Monday. Like, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beach-weekly/id1488484518?uo=4 Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kMzEwMjEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1 Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/beach-weekly Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/daily49er

Andy and the guys talk about Men's Water Polo's run to the GCC title and welcoming back fans to the Walter Pyramid for basketball, then we bring on Lena Silano to talk about her breakout year and the Women's Soccer season.

Really good guest this week as Mark Edrington shares his knowledge about his role in helping create a return to play for spring sports, as well as plenty of stories and info about the iconic Walter Pyramid! Plus, Andy and the guys talk about the red-hot women's basketball team and the other sports that are now underway!

This week on the show we’re talking to Long Beach State men’s basketball star Isaiah Washington about how he got famous with Jelly Fam and what it was like making his Walter Pyramid debut in front of empty stands last weekend. 01:00 We Covered A Basketball Game! 15:00 Interview With Isaiah Washington29:30 Long Beach Health Department Breaks From Los Angeles County On Golf Course Protocol39:00 Breaking News For LBCC Football, Basketball, Soccer

No guest today as we dive straight into basketball talk! Breaking news as Andy and the guys discuss the schedule as well as the process over the last two weeks to start indoor practices, first in Seal Beach followed by a return to the Walter Pyramid.

Andy and the guys take a short look back at the celebrations last week of 25 years in the Walter Pyramid, and then we talk to another Walter Pyramid employee in Laura Teel, who talks about her role in helping develop successful Long Beach State student-athletes as the Director of Sport Performance. #GoBeach

This week on the show Mike & JJ are preparing for the NCAA Men’s Volleyball Final Four in Long Beach, announcing The562.org Athlete Of The Month presented by Johnny B. Hair Care, and talking to 2x AVCA Player Of The Year TJ DeFalco as LBSU prepares to defend its title at Walter Pyramid.

HAPPY MARCH MADNESS! We sat down with locally world famous Mike Guardabascio of the562.org to talk about his new book coming out about Long Beach Poly High School (written with Tyler Hendrickson) (15:17-53:21). ‘Would've Been Tight’ The U.S. Sumo Wrestling Championships were in the Walter Pyramid this weekend (4:55-9:25). ‘What the Hell Long Beach???' Somebody stole the Martin Luther King Jr. plaque of the MLK statue (9:25-14:11). 'John For Mayor' The Boss Man is leading the very important Instagram poll over Mayor Robert Garcia this week (56:32-1:03:19). 'SAD’ No more Long Beach Grand Prix beauty pageant? SAD (1:03:30-1:08:06). ‘Laughing at LBSU’ 16 new classrooms are being built downtown for Long Beach State (1:08:06-1:13:06) As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Long Beach State Dirtbag Jacob Hughey (1:13:06-1:22:30).

JJ, Mike and Andy chat about the Holiday season before checking in with reigning National Coach of the Year and defending national champion Alan Knipe! Men's Volleyball's campaign to win a second-straight national championship begins soon and can finish on the floor of the Walter Pyramid as the Beach hosts the NCAA Final Four in May. Be sure to listen to this one and join us when we return - next pod scheduled for January 8!

James is joined by Marcus Green to talk Fighting Spirit unleashed as New Japan go to the Walter Pyramid and deliver with some stunning matches topped off with The Golden Lovers taking on CHAOS, as Okada and Omega clash for the first time on US Soil.

HAPPY BACK TO SCHOOL! We sat down with the legendary Long Beach State supporter Bruce DD MacRae inside the Walter Pyramid. He tells us why he loves LBSU so much and what his community means to him (21:12-54:53). We recap where we were on the LBSU campus last week in 908 in the Streets (08:44-17:48). Week 3 of the high school football season is here so we brought back the Gambling Gamechangers (59:14-1:12:05). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is University of Hawaii receiver and former LBCC standout Cedric Byrd (1:13:35-1:16:26).

You probably know Robert Drysdale because he’s one of the most accomplished grapplers of his generation, having won both the IBJJF world championship and the ADCC absolute championship. What you might not know is that he’s a trained historian. And his project Closed Guard: The Movie, is going to be the first comprehensive film that tackles Brazilian jiu-jitsu history from a scholarly perspective. At the world championships this year, we sat down outside the Walter Pyramid with him to talk about progress on the film (slated for release toward the end of 2018), what surprised him most when researching the documentary and about the feedback he’s received so far. Robert Drysdale is also coming back to Elevate MMA on Sep. 2 for a seminar, so for those of you who are in the Durham, NC area, don’t miss it! Thanks as always to our sponsors, US Grappling, Toro BJJ, and Cageside MMA! Register online at usgrappling.com to compete in Columbia, SC, June 30 or July 14 in Charlotte -- and if you need gi or nogi gear to compete, find the best products at cageside.com! If you want access to bonus content, you can support us at patreon.com/dirtywhitebelt, as Cody Maltais, Karl Krebs, Chris Holmes and Betty Broadhurst did this month -- thanks, y'all!

This past weekend John and Lauren (@Bancroffed) went to NJPW's Strong Style Evolved in Long Beach! They give a rundown of each match, and talk about their experience at the Walter Pyramid!

This past weekend John and Lauren (@Bancroffed) went to NJPW's Strong Style Evolved in Long Beach! They give a rundown of each match, and talk about their experience at the Walter Pyramid!

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman begins by discussing the changed business climate for mixed martial arts following the ratings success of last Saturday’s EliteXC show on CBS. In light of this, we covered the news conference Thursday in New York, where it was announced that the Affliction mixed martial arts promotion and real estate mogul Donald Trump had entered into a partnership, with Trump buying an equity stake in Affliction. The inaugural Affliction show takes place Saturday, July 19, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, and will be shown in the U.S. on pay-per-view. We got a brief comment from Trump about why he chose to invest in Affliction, and spoke with Tom Atencio, vice president of Affliction, about the company's business plans, as well as their intention of creating unified MMA championships by working with the new sanctioning body, WAMMA. This Saturday night, June 7, WBC super welterweight champion Vernon Forrest (40-2, 29 KOs) will defend his title against Sergio Mora (20-0-1, 5 KOs) from "The Contender" series. This fight takes place at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., and will be shown in the U.S. on Showtime. We spoke with Vernon Forrest Thursday afternoon at a New York news conference about this fight and what to expect in it. Also this busy weekend, the 2008 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships, better known as the Mundials, take place beginning Thursday, June 5, and running through Sunday, June 8, at the Walter Pyramid on the campus of California State University Long Beach in Long Beach, California. This event is organized by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. To preview the Mundials, we spoke with our colleague Kid Peligro, a senior editor of the ADCC News and a correspondent on our show. In a lengthy discussion, Kid offered his picks for the favorites in the weight classes in the men's and women's black belt divisions, as well as the absolutes. We also discussed the critical role of grappling in the mixed martial arts. The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download. The No Holds Barred theme song is called "The Heist", by musician Ian Carpenter. No Holds Barred is free to listen to and is sponsored by: IFL, the International Fight League, the world's first professional mixed martial arts league. Make sure to check out their regular TV shows on FSN (Fox Sports Net) in the U.S. and to check your local listings for dates and times. Check out the IFL web site, ifl.tv, for a listing of IFL live events and their TV schedule. Gladiator Challenge, shaking up the mixed martial arts world since 1999, and now with 30 shows per year. For more news and info, check out their web site, GladiatorChallenge.com. BJJMart.com, your premier source for all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gear, videos, books, and much more. Gladiator Magazine, for in-depth coverage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and MMA, as well as lifestyle articles on surfing, cars, movies, and more. Gladiator Magazine is available at any major bookstore and online at BJJMart.com or Jiu Jitsu Pro Gear. FightBeat.com, for news, results, interviews, and free exclusive videos from the worlds of boxing and mixed martial arts. Thanks, Eddie Goldman No Holds Barred blog No Holds Barred podcast The Boxing Standard No Holds Barred on MySpace