Sailing: Join Long Beach’s Rich Tradition Affordably

This week, Patch's fitness columnist looks at the world of community sailing in Belmont Shore, Naples.

Long Beach Point Guard Wins MVP of Summer League

Casper Ware, a senior at Long Beach State, won the Most Valuable Player award of Los Angeles' famed summer basketball tournament, the Drew League. After playing against Kobe Bryant.

Watch: El Diablo, or Squid, Invade Long Beach, Tourney Nears

Jumbo mollusks surprise everyone in local waters as the Enterprise out of Long Beach caught hundreds. Belmont Shore Tourney Oct. 1.

Football Friday Predictions: CIF Polls, Schedules

Tell us why your team will win this week!

Time Warner Cable To Broadcast High School Sports

The 15-year deal struck with CIF will allow games and features to be broadcast on cable television, Internet and mobile devices.

Watch: A Different Long Beach Coastal Clean Up

Armed with gloves and a grabbing tool, volunteers on the waterfront docks do their part.

Watch: Late Summer Tuna Bite is Still On

Calico bass and surf fish providing good action, too.

Football Rewind: Tell Us About Your Game

Good play? Bad call? Did something funny happen? Tell us about it.

The Willpower Factor in Health

Patch fitness columnist Andrea Metzker discusses psychologist Roy Baumeister’s groundbreaking research in his new “Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength.”

Swimming the World

Belmont Shore's Lexie Kelly competes globally in open water swimming like today's Naples event.

Football Friday Predictions: CIF Polls, Schedules

Tell us why your team will win this week!

2011 Naples Island Swims

Hundreds of competitors from age 7 to adult embark on an open water swimming journey Saturday.

Long Beach State Player Chases Big-League Dream

Kirk Singer completed his first pro baseball season as a minor-league infielder for the Pirates.

The Best Hook-up ... for Tuna

Bluefin tuna bite remains strong out of San Diego while albacore's been elusive but spotted on the Central Coast.

CrossFit: Not For The Weak of... Anything

This week, Patch's fitness columnist explores the intense and popular workout program.

Football Friday Predictions: Why Will Your Team Win?

Time to talk some smack. Big game this weekend? Tell us why your high school team will win.

Best Blue Whale Show of 2011 Off Long Beach

Mother and calf along with as many as 12 blue whales delight whale watchers this weekend.

America's First Sport, Lacrosse Just May Stick

Patch's fitness columnist Dr. Andrea Metzker talks about one of America's fastest growing team sports.

VIDEO: Tuna Move Towards U.S. Waters

Three-quarter day boat catches blues and more great white sharks amongst us.

Monster Surf to Hit Southern California Beaches

Belmont Shore and Long Beach have weak waves, but Seal Beach and other neighboring towns are forecast to get the big swell Thursday for holiday weekend.

Risking Death to Play Water Polo

The ragtag team has dreams of the 2014 Olympics. But obstacles loom.

Experienced Quarterback, New Head Coach Lead Wilson High Football

Third-year starter Brett Harper and an experienced offensive line could add up to a playoff berth for first-year coach John Janzen and the Bruins.

Watch: Great White Shark Closes SoCal Beach as Tuna Play Hard to Get in This Video Report

Mission Beach is closed after a lifeguard had a close encounter with a 10-15 footer.

Pilates: A well-studied and effective workout

Patch’s fitness columnist speaks to Pilates expert, John Garey.

Yellowfin And Thousands of White Seabass

Yellowfin tuna move within 12 miles of Dana Point. Captain John Ackley says he’s never seen anything like it in his life: thousands of white seabass at Catalina.

Tuna move into one day range

Wednesday was the first day for good tuna fishing in one day range of San Diego. Angler catches massive shark on light line.

Mercy Me: Long Beach PONY Topples Dominican Republic in World Series Play

Long Beach avenges its only loss in PONY World Series with a 20-10 mercy rule victory against team from Santo Domingo.

Long Beach Team Full Of Wilson High Kids Playing In PONY World Series

Team made up of underclassmen from Wilson High will take on a team from the Dominican Republic Tuesday in Washington, PA.

Man Fights Swordfish For 16 Hours

Barry Brightenburg lost a 16-hour battle with a swordfish; great calico bass fishing this week and fun times on the Huntington Beach Pier for the Huck Finn/Becky Thatcher Fishing Event.

Be a Good Sport . . . Your Children Are Watching

You can help your child play sports whether you never played or even know all the rules.

Tricking Your Kids Into Exercise: Cool or Cruel?

Every bit of exercise counts but getting there may be tricky.

VIDEO: Surf Fishing's Good Off Long Beach

Corbina, barred perch and halibut provide action for local shore anglers. Tuna show in Morro Bay.

Back to the Barre and Why Did We Ever Leave It?

Patch's fitness columnist Dr. Andrea Metzker looks at the one of the hottest new fitness trends.

MLB Scouts High School's Best at Blair Field

Major League Baseball is bringing together 200 of the nation's top prep players with pros today-Aug. 10 in Long Beach. Wilson High pitcher Chase Dejong is there.

More Shark Sightings, Great Fishing

At least two more white sharks sighted have been sighted and great calico bass along the kelp and sand bass are biting at night.

VIDEO ADD: Zumba: Dancing your way to fitness

You don’t have to consider yourself a decent dancer to enjoy and reap the benefits of a Zumba fitness class.

VIDEO: Great White Shark Seen 1.5 Miles Offshore

A whale watching boat spotted it off San Clemente. Coastal bass and local fish are still biting.

Let Them Jump!

This week, Patch's fitness columnist Dr. Andrea Metzker discusses physical risk taking in youth.

California Junior Lifeguard Championships

Belmont Shore Junior Lifeguards paddle, run, and rescue in Seal Beach

Video: Surf Junkie Jeff's Weekend Wave Forecast

What to expect this July 23-24 from beaches to the south.