As we move deeper into 2026, a serious and often overlooked public safety issue continues to expand along the Southern California coastline with unprotected beaches. More beaches than ever are operating without any professional lifeguard coverage. These are not obscure or remote stretches of coastline. Many are popular recreation areas… Continue reading
What Is an Illegal Yacht Charter? A yacht charter becomes illegal when it offers passenger-for-hire services without meeting required federal safety, licensing, and inspection standards. In the United States, any vessel carrying paying passengers must: Be properly documented and inspected under Coast Guard regulations for the number of passengers it… Continue reading
Los Angeles is one of the most active event markets in the United States. Private pool parties, corporate brand activations, film and television productions, luxury weddings, charity galas, music industry events, rooftop receptions, estate celebrations, and yacht parties. Nearly all of them share two characteristics. High attendance and elevated risk.… Continue reading
When people hear the term pool safety, they almost always think of active swimming, lap swimming, pool parties, or children playing in the water requiring a lifeguard. What is far less discussed, yet repeatedly documented through injury claims and litigation, is the risk posed by swimming pools during events where… Continue reading
Drowning is a deceptively brief and often silent crisis. For lifeguards, emergency responders, parents, and the general public, the ability to recognize drowning is one of the single most critical lifesaving skills, even more so than the ability to treat it. This article explores the science behind how drowning presents… Continue reading
Baywatch is coming home to Venice beach, CA. After years of watching iconic productions flee the high costs of the Golden State for friendlier tax climates in places like Georgia, New York, and Canada, California celebrated a major legislative (possibly short lived) victory. The state’s Film Tax Credit Program (Program… Continue reading
Southern California is about to make waves — quite literally. The long-anticipated Snug Harbor Surf Park in Newport Beach, California, is poised to redefine the surf experience with a state-of-the-art 7-acre surf lagoon capable of generating multiple world-class breaks. As construction approaches, this development represents not only a milestone for… Continue reading
Across the nation, a growing and deeply concerning trend has taken hold within the emergency medical services industry. Out-of-state EMTs and companies are crossing borders to perform work without regard for local laws, training requirements, or scope-of-practice protocols. It is a quiet problem, but one that is steadily eroding both… Continue reading
Each year as the relentless Southern California sun begins to bake the asphalt and the mercury rises, the communal swimming pool in apartment complexes and Homeowners Association (HOA) communities transforms from a simple amenity into a central hub of summer life. For residents, it promises relief and recreation. For children,… Continue reading
It’s unfortunate — once again — that one of our offshore competitors has chosen to make snide remarks about Golden State Lifeguards and our colleagues serving the Southern California region. We feel it’s important to address these statements, not just on our own behalf, but in defense of all the… Continue reading
