Outdoor rinse stations will continue to be shut off statewide. News Release, July 2015 Sacramento, California – California State Parks continues implementing water conservation measures within its state park system. Effective July 15, all state parks and beaches will shut off outdoor rinse stations. “California is facing extremely severe drought conditions,” said California State Parks Director [...]
From: The Orange County Register For fallen lifeguard Ben Carlson's family, statue unveiling is a larger-than-life moment A statue honoring lifeguard Ben Carlson, who died in the line of duty on July 6, 2014, is unveiled Wednesday night in McFadden Square at Newport Pier. Leonard Ortiz, Staff Photorapher NEWPORT BEACH – Ben Carlson’s parents gazed [...]
From: The Orange County Register Lifeguards make more than 3,000 rescues over the holiday weekend It was a busy three-day weekend for lifeguards, who along the coastline had nearly 3,000 ocean rescues as the massive crowds swelled on the sand and in the surf. Ed Crisostomo, Orange County Register Two girls were stuck on a [...]
On July 6th the Longboard Restaurant & Pub invites you to join us in a fundraiser to support HSB Junior Guards. When you present a flyer or show this on your smart phone, 20% of your total check including all food and alcohol purchases will be donated to our Junior Guard program.
From: Santa Cruz Sentinel.com - article By Stephen Baxter APTOS >> Alex Kern Peabody, the state’s highest ranked lifeguard and a mentor to hundreds of lifeguards in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, died early Sunday from complications related to Lou Gehrig’s Disease, at his home in Aptos. He was 55. Peabody was known for his leadership and high [...]
Any State JGs that wear or bring their JG Uniform T-Shirt will get into the movie for free this weekend! THIS SATURDAY June 11 come out of the dog house for BeachFront Cinema's showing of Turner & Hooch at beautiful Huntington State Beach, Tower 14! Arrive by 6pm for Live Music & Gourmet Food! Grab Your Tickets In [...]
Fellow Lifeguards, As millions head for the coast to enjoy the beach, I want to personally wish you all good luck over Memorial Day Weekend. We are the line that makes the difference. If we trust in our brothers and sisters in lifesaving to back us and rely on our exceptional USLA training, we will [...]
From: The Orange County Register 'This guy probably would have died': Lifeguard lessons pay off for Huntington Beach teen Maddie Camargo, 17, who is training to be a lifeguard, likely saved a man's life during a recent kayak trip out in the wilderness. The man had a compound fracture and was losing blood. She was [...]
From: The Orange County Register Sweet victory: 423 people make s'mores at Huntington State Beach, breaking Guinness World Record People huddle around a fire pit and begin to roast their marshmallows during a successful attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most s'mores made simultaneously at Huntington State Beach on Thursday. Matt Masin, Staff [...]
Saturday April 16, 2016 8am to 12:30 Pre-Register at: www.calparks.org/help/earth-day/ Pre-Registration preferred but walk ups welcome. Free parking: tell kiosk for Earth Day Meet at Bolsa HQ Food and beverages provided Event is in co-operation with California State Parks Foundation Different Volunteer opportunities so volunteers of all ages can participate even young ones Overall [...]
