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Former City Parks Supervisor Paul Hodgert of Santa Barbara, 1932-2026

Paul Hodgert, a pioneering lifeguard, community leader, champion athlete, devoted father, and avid outdoorsman, passed away on June 11, 2026, just shy of his 94th birthday. Paul was born in Washington State and grew up on Puget Sound in Gig Harbor. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara. As a competitive swimmer in high […]

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