dive instruction and they are responsible each for 6 1/2 miles of beach. some taxeses say their salaries are outrageous and others say, they are worth it. listen. lifeguards save lives. how much money can you put on life? just like a fireman. he has a hard job but they save lives. whatever they make is probably not enough. reporter: 12 million people each year visit newport beaches. they swear they are not suntanned slackers. greg: wish i looked good in a bathing suit. better than the hof. the city council is preparing to take action on this thing? trace: we talked to a city council woman and she wants to cut positions, she wants to cut salaries, and she wants to cut pensions can despite what the guards say she says it will not compromise public safety.