Lifeguards
Del Mar hiring lifeguard sergeant to restore previous staffing levels
DEL MAR — After 31 years of service in the city of Del Mar, Chief Lifeguard Jonathan Edelbrock has a vision for how the division...
Former Encinitas lifeguard, employee question city’s vaccine mandate
ENCINITAS — A former longtime seasonal lifeguard with the City of Encinitas, who was fired less than 24 hours after a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy...
Solana Beach moves forward with early design concept for Marine Safety Center
SOLANA BEACH – The design process is underway for a new Marine Safety Center at Fletcher Cove, to replace a structure that is over 70-years-old...
Carlsbad launches lifeguard program on stretch of beach
This summer, the previously unmanned stretch of beach from Oak Street up to the Oceanside border will be dedicated to a pilot program for lifeguards....
Shark sighting starts summer season
OCEANSIDE — A six-foot shark was spotted 400 yards off Oceanside Harbor Beach just before noon on Monday....
Oceanside Harbor Police lead submerged vehicle dive training
OCEANSIDE — On Jan. 25 a car rolled down the harbor launch ramp and slowly sunk into the murky waters, all in preparation for two...
‘Circumstantial luck’ saves drowning man
OCEANSIDE — Five people were knocked off the outer jetty outside of Oceanside Harbor on Saturday around 11:30 a.m. and three were injured, one seriously,...
‘King tides’ pose threat, won’t be as severe this time
COAST CITIES — In the past, “king tides” have flooded beachside restaurants in Cardiff, flung rocks at coastal homes and submerged the San Elijo Lagoon....
Lifeguards are busy making rescues of a different kind
ENCINITAS — Normally, Annie Howe, a senior ocean lifeguard with the Encinitas Lifeguards, is busy watching the water in anticipation of having to save someone...
Researchers look to follow flow of offshore pollutants
COAST CITIES — Plumes of pink dye can occasionally be spotted in San Diego waters....
Woman celebrates life with her rescuers
OCEANSIDE — A celebration of survival and gratitude took place at Oceanside Lifeguard Headquarters May 23....