Aligning with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recommendations, all Long Beach events with more than 250 attendees or where attendees cannot maintain a six-foot distance from each other have been canceled.
Coronavirus
Content that focuses on the growing coronavirus epidemic at CSULB.
BREAKING: Big West basketball tournament canceled ‘effective immediately’
Due to growing threats of the spread of coronavirus, Big West Conference officials canceled the tournament around three hours before the tip-off of the first game. The cancelation aligns with other conferences choosing to cancel tournaments.
Students speak out about coronavirus: ‘it’s an overreaction’
Students voice opinions on Long Beach State’s coronavirus protocol.
UPDATE: Long Beach State Athletics to limit spectators to 150 for all home games
Spectators will be allowed by invitation only “until further notice.”
Face-to-face classes at CSULB moving online due to coronavirus
President Conoley sent an email announcing that all classes will transfer to online only Starting March 17 due to recent local developments relating too coronavirus.
Daily 49er to suspend print production; stay up-to-date about the coronavirus online
Due to the university’s decision to suspend face-to-face instruction, the Daily Forty-Niner will be suspending print production until further notice.
Long Beach City Council approves two local emergencies in response to coronavirus
Long Beach has supported two declarations of emergency to better prepare the city for a potential outbreak.
How the CSULB dorms are preparing for coronavirus
Director of housing and residential life, Cory Colonna said the dorms will remain open if classes transfer to online only.
American Indian Pow Wow celebration postponed due to coronavirus
The American Indian Pow Wow celebration that was scheduled for this weekend has been postponed until November.
Big West Basketball tournament to be played without spectators
Conference officials made the announcement hours before tip-off that only credentialed media members will be able to attend.