Lifeguards

Tryouts will begin in Mission Bay to hire new lifeguards. NBC 7’s Audra Stafford shares what traits are sought in these life-saving roles.

When you think of surfing — legends like Kelly Slater, Mark Healy, Laird Hamilton, Bethany Hamilton (and many others!) may come to mind. But what you might not think of, are those on the other side of the waves: lifeguards.

Written by Poway High School graduate Jim Kempton, the documentary shines a light on the dangerous work lifeguards face

There were three teen swimmers in distress Tuesday afternoon; lifeguards rescued two but a third “submerged and never resurfaced, reports NBC 7’s Dana Griffin.

The U.S. Coast Guard is attempting to recover an 18-year-old who was swept away at sea in Mission Beach.

San Diego lifeguards rescued two struggling swimmers in Mission Beach Tuesday afternoon, but were unable to save the third swimmer, officials said.

San Diego International Airport has closed Terminal 1 parking for construction of a new terminal. And, the lifeguard shortage could close 100,000 pools across the country. Plus, tomorrow is Election Day in California.
Here’s What’s Up in San Diego County for June 6, 2022.