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More than 100 kids and adults took part in the 5k and 100 youths ran the 1k Sunday morning on the coast of Belmont Shore to spread the word about fitness and combating childhood obesity.
Peggy Stein catches a 43-pound, 10-ounce halibut to take the lead in the Dana Wharf Halibut Derby. Great twilight fishing continues.
There's excellent twilight sand bass fishing this week for anglers out of Long Beach and some big halibut still in the mix, plus a breaching humpback whale dazzled on Wednesday.
The sport's legend is expected to be there as the new McBride Skatepark in central Long Beach debuts.
A mild winter and lots of live squid for bait has anglers happy.
Fishing hooks can seriously injure pelicans. What should you do if you accidentally catch a pelican on your fishing rod and reel?
Ron Tegland catches an estimated 432-pound yellowfin tuna on his yacht Tenacious and heads to Baja to officially weigh the giant fish.
You’ll see some fantastic fun fishing on the Westerly deck as Patch's camera crew records.
Calico and sand bass also continue to provide good wintertime action. And, the orcas are back.
Belmont Shore sailing event featured competition among Long Beach and out of state students.
Anglers this week will find bass, sculpin, sanddabs, fat halibut and a chance to see whales.
You’ll see a gray whale on its way to Baja, humongous dolphin pods, the sights and sounds of the harbor and a whole lot of great rockfishing.
Rockfish season closes on January 1 so you better get out before Sunday
Good fishing continues as the January 1 rockfish closure looms.
A crazy video of kids catching five mackerel at one time and more nice rockfish taken.
Actor and angler Henry Winkler tells Patch fishing columnist about his new book, 'I've Never Met an Idiot on the River," and his idea of the world's best fly fishing spot.
The Laker Girls, Rex Linn from 'CSI: Miami' and Adam Kennedy of the Los Angeles Dodgers show up to help find a way to get more kids outdoors.
Veteran anglers like Don Ashley call the Southern California rockfish bite the best in 30 years.
A halibut derby and rockfish--can you push 9, please?--take the elevator not the stairs.
Our fishing columnist and a doctor co-host a toy drive and silent auction to fund fishing trips for kids. Here's your chance to meet CSI Miami's Rex Linn and get a picture with the Lakers Girls.
Surfer Greg Long--winner of the Billabong XXL, Eddie Aikau awards—talks fear, family and staying fit.
Look for the Patch green tent and yawning editors at the Belmont Pool Plaza, where we will cheer on runners and meet new and loyal readers. Plus, you know you want a Patch pen!
The carb-busting 5k/10k run and walk on the bike path starts the holiday with lighthearted spirit. Plus, our team will be on hand to meet you and pass out Patch swag.
Pat Moorehead sets the world’s record for the most skydiving jumps by an 80-year-old in one day.
Availability of squid bait is making excellent surface fishing while gray whales start their 12,000 mile journey.
Coach Shayna "Pigeon" Meikle talks about her love of bruising roller derby.
Private boaters are scoring on bass, lots of rockfish and the bugs are already crawling before Halloween.
Video of a fun family outing aboard Long Beach's fishing vessel as a school of the largest bony fish on earth is spotted over the side and dolphins bow surf. Oh, and many fish tacos were hooked.
Two-time Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon, who competed at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, died in a 15-car accident.
An Oregon surfer's board strikes something and suddenly he's on a 12-foot object; plus a monster white sea bass vies for state record.
The Cal State Long Beach alumna shares the ups and downs of the TV job market and why she and her Converse All-Stars are fixtures on the sidelines, the Grunion Gazette's JJ Fiddler reports.
The six-to-12 set will run, walk and toddle along one-mile course promoting fitness and healthfulness in a pre-Long Beach Marathon event.
“Recreational anglers should be leading the fight for conservation and not letting other groups drag us into it,” said Raftican. “This is biology 101: you don’t fish a spawning biomass unless you want disastrous consequences.
Patch's sports and fitness columnist Andrea Metzker examines the local dance studio scene.
Tasty lobster are up for grabs one minute after midnight Saturday night.
The enigmatic jumbo squid vanish while Cabo San Lucas sees the landing of one of its biggest marlin ever.
Dragster engines, a capella and pay-what-you-can Dracula are among rich choices this weekend.
Bring your rain coats as these squid fight back with blasts of cold seawater and ink.
