By City News Service
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation announced today that its Junior Lake Lifeguard program which was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic will re-open this summer.
The program will have COVID-19 safety protocols, including face coverings required for instructors and students at all times except during swimming or when eating and drinking, along with physical distancing, daily health and temperature screenings and smaller class sizes to ensure the health and safety of staff and participants, officials said.
“The Junior Lake Lifeguard program provides an opportunity like no other for youth to get outside again, partake in water activities and learn crucial life-saving skills, said Norma E. Garcia-Gonzalez, director of Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation. “Our incredible trained staff will ensure youth participants gain unique experiences and essential wate
One person was pronounced dead after a fiery traffic collision in Newhall on Wednesday.
The call for the crash, which included possible trapped passengers was first reported to the Los Angeles County Fire Department at 7:59 p.m. near the intersection of Sierra Highway and Clampitt Road, according to Fire Department Supervisor Martin Rangel.
“We had a solo-vehicle traffic collision with fire,” said Rangel. “There was one (dead on arrival).”
When emergency personnel arrived on the scene, the car appeared to have veered off the road and burned in a ditch beside the road.
The incident remains under investigation and traffic was diverted from the area while investigators worked to clear the wreckage.
L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger Restores Parks Funding
It was announced Tuesday night L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger has moved to support the restoration of parks and recreation funding to pre-pandemic levels.
Through a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger that aims to invest in services and programs in Los Angeles County communities, the Board of Supervisors approved the budget restoration of the Department of Parks and Recreation, according to barger’s office..
“After a year of decreased social and physical activity for families across Los Angeles County, our renewed focus on programs, staff, and services at local parks and nature centers provides an opportunity to rejuvenate our residents,” Supervisor Barger said. “Parks programs are a fundamental part of wellness for our neighborhoods and provide opportunities to play, grow, and create lasting memories.”
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