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After first oval win, does Kyle Kirkwood see himself as a title threat?

In a season dominated by Alex Palou, Kirkwood was the only other driver to win races, thanks to his victories in Long Beach and Detroit. However, that wasn't enough for some. He had to do more. After all, there are only four street course events in the 17-race IndyCar calendar.

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Matthew Perry’s doctor admits substandard care in plea deal with DOJ

Matthew Perry had ketamine administered to him at a Long Beach parking lot.

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Colton Herta flies to pole position in IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix qualifying

Andretti Global has done it again. Seven weeks after the company swept the front row for the prior NTT IndyCar Series street course race in Long Beach, Colton Herta laid down a 1:00.477s lap to bring the company another pole run on the streets of Detroit. The result was Herta’s…

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Wickens proves he’s ready for his new challenge

Robert Wickens went into his first race of the season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Long Beach with a simple goal: “To leave with our heads held high.” The Canadian undoubtedly did that over the course of his maiden event aboard a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R specially adapted…

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A brief look inside Porsche's IMSA efforts with Patrick Long

Walking around the IMSA paddock with a sports car legend like Patrick Long is an exercise in fascinating patience. Even though the two-time Le Mans class winning, three-time ALMS championship-winning Porsche factory driver is four years post-retirement, it’s like Long never left racing. Fans, former teammates, and old colleagues all…

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Felix Rosenqvist feels closer to victory as he prepares for 100th IndyCar start

Consistency is the name of the game for Felix Rosenqvist, who began the 2025 IndyCar season with three top-seven finishes and his best start in the series in his second year aboard the No. 60 Honda of Meyer Shank Racing, ranking fourth in the standings. Now, as the IndyCar field heads…

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‘Radical joy’: Cambodians in California celebrate Khmer culture 50 years after Killing Fields

In Long Beach, city with the largest diaspora of Cambodians in the US, people dance, eat and reflect on the 1975 killings

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Olympic climbers to hit the beach as authorities confirm venue for the LA 2028 climbing competition

The Long Beach area will host every climbing event in the LA 2028 Olympics

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Dodger Stadium to host baseball, with surfing and cricket outside Los Angeles at 2028 Olympics

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will feature baseball at Dodger Stadium in its return to the program with surfing and cricket held outside the city as part of an updated venue plan

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Kirkwood ends Palou’s unbeaten start to IndyCar season at Long Beach

Kyle Kirkwood has ended Alex Palou’s winning start to the IndyCar campaign with his first victory since 2023 at Long Beach.

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Pit stop strategy separates the winners and losers in IndyCar Long Beach GP

Kyle Kirkwood wins Long Beach IndyCar race, Alex Palou finishes second, and Josef Newgarden's loose belt issue ruins his day.

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Christian Lundgaard overcomes qualifying crash to claim Long Beach race podium

Christian Lundgaard salvages third-place finish for Arrow McLaren after damaging car in qualifying, thanks to crew's hard work and strategic tire choice.

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IndyCar: Kyle Kirkwood crushes the field for his second GP of Long Beach win

Starting on pole has proven to be a good omen for Kyle Kirkwood on the streets of Long Beach.

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They can't all be winners and losers at IMSA's Long Beach GP

Zero days without an incident between a Corvette driven by Tommy Milner and a BMW. One Porsche reference. Two sad Acuras and 0-3 poles-to-wins for BMW

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Kyle Kirkwood snags second IndyCar Long Beach pole to claim an Andretti 1-2

Kyle Kirkwood takes pole position in Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Andretti Global scores front-row lockout with Colton Herta.

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Long Beach pole makes three in a row for the #24 BMW GTP

Team RLL's #24 BMW goes three for three for poles in 2025, while the Vasser Sullivan Lexus shows its street course savvy for the second year in a row

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Teen girl attacked by sea lion in Long Beach thought she was encountering a shark

Phoebe Beltran was due to take a swim test for Long Beach’s cadet lifeguard programme when the attack happened in front of a lifeguard tower

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Black 5th grader receives a toy monkey and toilet with fake poop in it as fundraising prize

The family of student is asking for an apology from the Long Beach, California, school

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Young whale, likely hit by ship, washes ashore in Huntington Beach

The whale carcass was initially found with a rope around its tail at a mussel farm in Long Beach, Ca.

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How to Reduce IT Costs Without Compromising Security for Long Beach SMBs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Long Beach face the dual challenge of maintaining robust IT security while managing tight budgets. Balancing these priorities may seem daunting, but with strategic planning and the right approach, ...

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Counting down the top five best IndyCar races of 2024

The checkered flag is waving on 2024, and what was an exciting season for the IndyCar series. This year saw the first back-to-back Indy 500 champion crowned since Helio Castroneves accomplished the feat back in 2002. Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou also nabbed his own back-to-back victory — taking home the…

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Four Stabbings Reported In Long Beach, California Over Weekend

Long Beach, California, faced a series of violent stabbings over the weekend, leading to increased police presence for public safety.

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