SAN DIEGO — Assemblywoman Laurie Davies, public safety officials, drowning prevention professionals, and advocates will hold a press conference to announce legislation aimed at improving drowning prevention and swim safety education to keep our children safe.
Assemblywoman Davies authored AB 1005, which expands water safety, drowning prevention education and swimming lessons to underserved families and children by developing a voucher program and directory for swimming lessons.
Also speaking at the even will be a parent who lost their child in a drowning incident. She will be emphasizing the impact drowning prevention has on families and the lives that will be saved by this bill.
WHO:
Assemblywoman Laurie Davies
Paramedic Field Supervisor Kevin Makinson
San Diego County Medical Association President Preeti Mehta, MD
Injury Prevention Program Manager Lorrie Lynn
Author and Mother Celeste Lopez
Swim Instructor Angela Wild
WHAT:
Press Conference Demanding Improved Swim Safety and Drowning Prevention Programs in California.
WHEN:
Friday, July 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM.
WHERE:
Standley Aquatic Center, 3605 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.
HOW:
For any questions about the event, please contact Donna Cleary at Donna.Cleary@asm.ca.gov or (858) 805-1395.
Assemblywoman Laurie Davies represents the 74th Assembly District, which includes the communities of southern Orange County, including Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano, plus the communities of northern San Diego County, including Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Vista and portions of Fallbrook
