County pools are open through August, Monday through Saturday.
This July 4th, more county pools will be open and more lifeguards will be on duty—for higher pay. That's music…
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Tamayo Perry: What to know about the death of the actor-surfer
Tamayo Perry, the professional surfer and actor who died in an apparent shark attack off the north shore of Oahu…
Surfer Tamayo Perry dies from apparent shark attack off Oahu
Tamayo Perry, a surfer, lifeguard and actor with a resume that included roles in “Blue Crush” and “Hawaii Five-0,” died…
Will a lifeguard's religious beliefs prevent him from doing his job?
To the editor: Columnist Robin Abcarian points out how a Los Angeles County lifeguard, upset about flying the LGBTQ+ Pride…
How a pious Los Angeles lifeguard brought the culture war to the beach
I have to admit that the case of Los Angeles County lifeguard captain Jeffrey Little has me scratching my head.…
'Shark!' Swimmers compete to save bleeding man on California beach
Cameron Whiting had just finished an easy 1.5-mile open-water swim and was bodysurfing Sunday morning at Del Mar Beach when…
The lifeguard who can't stand the LGBTQ+ Pride flag shouldn't be a lifeguard.
To the editor: So, a Los Angeles County lifeguard is so offended by an LGBTQ+ Pride flag flown near his…
Drownings increased among young children. Experts say pandemic may be to blame
During the pandemic years of closed pools and hard-to-find swimming classes, the drowning rate of very young children increased significantly…
Woman fleeing CHP drives into ocean in Los Angeles; Boston terriers rescued from a car
A dramatic police chase ended in the ocean Saturday night after a woman, with two dogs in the back seat,…
Distressing storm rescue after disabled boat crashes in Long Beach
A reckless ocean excursion turned into a fight for survival Sunday afternoon for 19 people after a boat crashed into…