Ex-State Parks Chief Charged for Secretly Filming Lifeguards in California

POLICY WIRE — Sacramento, California — A former superintendent of California state parks is set to be arraigned on charges related to the secret recording of naked lifeguards in a locker room at...

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August 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Sacramento, California — A former superintendent of California state parks is set to be arraigned on charges related to the secret recording of naked lifeguards in a locker room at Bolsa Chica State Beach.

The individual, whose name has been withheld pending legal proceedings, is accused of covertly filming the lifeguards while they were undressing. The incident came to light following an internal investigation by the California Department of Parks — and Recreation.

Authorities have confirmed that the former superintendent was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday for the arraignment. The specific charges — and potential penalties haven’t been detailed in the public release.

The case has sparked significant attention within the community and among park employees, raising concerns about privacy and security within state facilities.

Further developments in the case are expected as legal proceedings continue. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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