Volunteer Appreciation for CAOL

Our volunteer presenters go above and beyond the call of duty every time they pick up the banner of rail safety, and we want to make sure they know they’re appreciated. They do so much—its only right that we give a little back. In Southern California, the volunteers were treated to a Big League Ballgame […]

CAOL Welcomes Rebecca Michalkiewicz as Southern California’s New Regional Coordinator.

Michalkiewicz (mi-CHA-ka-wits) might be a mouthful, but you can call her Becky, and here at California Operation Lifesaver, we couldn’t be happier to have her on board. If you did a scan for professionals in the public safety field, who have a background in training  new recruits, who’ve developed training programs, who’ve edited, published, produced […]

You’re Invited to Hear Billy Parker at the Gateway Plaza

Metrolink is hosting CAOL volunteers (and anyone who’s interested) to come and see their new administrative headquarters at the Gateway Plaza in Los Angeles. They’ve arranged an excellent speaker in Billy Parker-if you’re in the area, make an effort to come on out! View this full-sized invitation here.

CAOL Celebrates National Train Day

[slideshow] May 7 was National Train Day, and California came out in full force. This slideshow has pictures from events held in Fresno, Bakersfield, Sacramento and Martinez, and train enthusiasts of all ages came out to show their dedication. Our CAOL volunteers handed out all kinds of great stuff, and informed their communities about how […]

David Gunther New Chair of CAOL Board.

California Operation Lifesaver would like to officially welcome David Gunther as it’s brand new chairman. David R. Gunther David was born on 6 November 1938 in Long Beach California. He spent most of his young years in Downey, California and graduated from Cantwell High School in Montebello, California in June, 1956. While growing up, David […]