Unit defends against a billion threats a day. City Employees play a critical role.
The City’s comprehensive Cyberthreat Prevention Program, a combination of technology, personnel, training and nonstop vigilance, thwarts an incredible one billion cyberattacks against the City every day...
Happy Mother’s Day 2025
Alive! presents one of our most popular annual features – Mother's Day messages with pictures from Club Members. Enjoy… and happy Mother's Day!
The Club’s Retire Ready! For Active and Already Retired Members
Your Monthly Hub for: Smart Transitions Into Retirement and Staying Connected, Having Fun...
Father’s Day Messages
Submit a photo of you and your father (or just your father) along with a brief message from you. Your tribute will appear in the May print issue of Alive!, and/or online just before Father's Day.
LA fires: The Club Responds
The Club is very much still assisting Club Members and other public service employees facing hardships due to the historic and devastating fires...
Malaika Billups Is New GM
Malaika Billups has been named the new General Manager of Personnel. She takes the top position after serving as the Assistant City Administrative Officer...
Troy Lehman retires after 32 years of City service.
A retirement party was held in December for Troy Lehman, Construction and Maintenance Supervisor III, LADWP. He retired Jan. 1...
Sgt. Edward Acosta retires after nearly 29 years.
On March 18, Sgt. Edward Acosta worked his last shift with the LAPD, retiring after nearly 29 years of City service...
Firefighter of the Year Capt. II Ruiz honored.
On March 20, the LAFD and the City of Los Angeles Firefighters Association honored Capt. II Andrew Ruiz as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year...
In Memoriam: Thomas Stokes
It is with great sadness that we announce that one of Recreation and Parks’ exemplary Sr. Recreation Directors, Thomas Stokes, died March 4. He was 79...
Cooking: One-Pan Spaghetti with Tomato Paste Twist, Fresh Herbs and Crunchy Almonds
Pasta lovers, get ready to meet your new favorite dish. Picture this: perfectly al dente spaghetti wrapped in a rich, flavorful sauce that tastes like it came straight from an Italian trattoria...
St. Baldrick’s fundraiser returned March 29
On March 29, the LAFD and LAPD united for the 22nd annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser to fight childhood cancer...
Apply Now for Club Scholarship; Late June Deadline
Applications for the Club’s Mukai Scholarship are now available online. Deadline is June 27, 2025...
On The Job Photo Wall
We want to celebrate you and your work crew. Submit photos of your coworkers (with or without you) in action on the job, working or socializing at the office or yard, behind the scenes, routine or even quirky...
Open Houses Continuing
Public Works’ Sanitation and Environment has released the schedule of its popular open houses for 2025...
Arlene on the Scene – May 2025
Alive! follows the Club’s Arlene Herrero, Vice President of Business Development, as she meets Club Members...
Lifes Moments
Lifes Moments: In Memoriam April 2025
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the following current and retired City employees who have passed away...
Lifes Moments: Retirements May 2025
Here’s a listing of all those who retired from the City this month...
Lifes Moments: Graduations May 2025
Did you or a loved one get married? Have a baby? Get a promotion? Graduate? Or accomplish something special? Send in a photo with the details. We love to share your good news.
Raise employee morale! Schedule a Club Mobile visit!
Club Mobile Team is ready to visit City worksites with gear, tickets, insurance, more. Say hi to the Club…
LA Public Library’s Top Ten: May 2025
Here are the top 10 books, CDs and DVDs loaned, and songs by the the Los Angeles Public Library...
Alive! Around the World: Puerto Rico, Ireland, Tuzigoot National Monument and Washington D.C.
Alive! goes wherever you go! Club Members bring their recent copy of Alive! with them when they travel and and we publish their picture...
The Club Insurance Corner: Protect What Matters Most
When it comes to financial and legal planning, keeping your documents up to date is crucial...
Cyber Sleuth Challenge
Last November, Information Technology Agency again hosted its Cybersecurity Month, ending with a contest to crown the winners of the annual contest...
Club Sports: Thrilling Softball Showdown!
The Club Sports program is heating up just in time for summer, with exciting events on the horizon and more opportunities for Members to get involved, get active and have fun...
Neil Guglielmo, former Club Board Member, retires as General Manager, LACERS.
More than 150 guests celebrated the distinguished City career of Neil Guglielmo, General Manager, Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System (LACERS)...
Cooking: Red pepper tomato basil soup and grilled cheese.
This recipe for red pepper tomato basil soup paired with a golden, gooey grilled cheese sandwich is my take on comfort food perfection...
Who Needs Accident Insurance? More People Than You Think
The Club’s Accident Plan is completely portable, meaning if you leave your job for any reason, you can take your coverage with you...
Harbor names Stephanie Magnien Rockwell as Chief of Staff to Executive Director.
The Port of Los Angeles has appointed Stephanie Magnien Rockwell as Chief of Staff to the Executive Director...
Airports honors employees for service milestones.
On Feb. 19, Airports honored 14 employees celebrating service milestones of 30, 35 and 40 years of City service...
In Memoriam: Anna Sklar
Anna Sklar, Retired, Mayor's Office, Library, Cultural Affairs, and Public Works passed in February of this year...
LACERS
LACERS: For Active and Retired Members
LACERS now uses an appointment-based system for all members who need in-person assistance...
In Memoriam: Stephanie Smith
With great sadness, LACERS shares the news of the passing of Stephanie Smith, LACERS Wellness Program Manager. She passed away Jan. 30...
For Active LACERS Members
Ready to Retire? Use the Decision Sheet: The Retirement Decision Sheet is a guide for important decisions to be made during the retirement process.
Club honored 6 at recent annual luncheon. Meet them!
A new program that began at the Club annual luncheon in January celebrates, honors and thanks treasured Club Members...
Sanitation to host seventh Earth Day sustainability event in Baldwin Hills.
On Sat., April 26, Public Works/Sanitation and Environment plans to hold its eighth annual Citywide Earth Day LA event at Norman O. Houston Park in Baldwin Hills...
Noelle’s Picture Perfect Contest Winners: April 2025
Our last Picture Perfect Contest is replaced by the new, exciting On The Job! photo contest...
Capt. II Andrew Ruiz named Firefighter of the Year.
The LAFD and the City of Los Angeles Firefighters Association have named Capt. II Andrew Ruiz as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year...
Tingirides to Central Bureau
On Feb. 17, Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides announced her duties were moving back to the Central Bureau...
Depts. prove critical in successful marathon.
Let’s hear it for the dedicated City teams that made the recent LA Marathon hugely successful...
Alive! Around the World: Brussels
Alive! goes wherever you go! Club Members bring their recent copy of Alive! with them when they travel and and we publish their pictures...
Club Sports Gears Up for a Fun-Filled Summer! April 2025
The Club Sports program is heating up just in time for summer, with exciting events on the horizon and more opportunities for Members to get involved, get active and have fun!..
Arlene on the Scene – April 2025
Alive! follows the Club’s Arlene Herrero, Vice President of Business Development, as she meets Club Members...
Club Retirement Plaque Presentations: January 2025
Robert Larios, Club President & CEO, and Noelle Kaufman, Director of Sales, honor Club members with the coveted Club Retirement Plaque...
Welcome Back, Monica
Monica Zamudio, the Club’s longtime life insurance claims advocate, has returned to full-time Club employment...
People We See: Meet Joshua Jones
In this feature, the Club introduces you to people you see every day, but you might not know who they are...
In Memoriam: Del Biagi
Del Biagi's 33-year career with the City spanned three different bureaus, including Engineering, Street Maintenance, and ultimately Sanitation...
LA fires: The Club Responds
Alive! reports again on the City’s tactical response to the historic LA Fires of January 7 within the City limits – Pacific Palisades, West Hills, Sylmar, Hollywood, Encino and other locations...
Staff book club begins third selection on growth, creativity and innovation.
The Club’s internal Quasar Book Club – a method that Club staff uses to study and implement service growth, creativity and innovation – has begun reading and sharing its third selection...
In Memoriam: Bill Lillenberg
Bill Lillenberg, Retired, City Planning; United States Navy Veteran and pioneer in U.S. intelligence, passed away in December...
Arlene on the Scene -March 2025
Alive! follows the Club’s Arlene Herrero, Vice President of Business Development, as she meets Club Members...
Airport Police welcomes three new Officers.
On Feb. 7, Officers Giovanni Omg III, Edwin Quijada and Carlos Santana graduated from the LAPD Police Academy and joined the Airport Police...
The City Parties: ITA
Every year, City departments put aside their hard work and come together for fun and socialization at their festive holiday parties...
Club Scholarship 2025. Apply now!
Applications for the Club’s Mukai Scholarship are still available online. Deadline is 3:00 p.m., June 27, 2025...
Grown Up Coloring Contest Winner: March 2025
Congratulations to Salvador Lopez Dias, Retiree, the WINNER of our Grown-up Coloring Contest!
Noelle’s Picture Perfect Contest Winners: March 2025
Submit your photos to the Picture Perfect contest, and you could win a $50 Amazon E-Gift Card. Once a month, the best pics are selected for publication...
Club Sports: Coed Softball League/Club’s-Sponsored Soccer Tournament
The latest on Club Softball (sign up by March 31), and Club’s-Sponsored Soccer Tournament...
LA Public Library’s Top Ten: January 2025
Here are the top 10 books, CDs and DVDs loaned, and songs by the the Los Angeles Public Library...
Cooking: Easy Cheesy Baked Rigatoni
If pasta speaks to you, cheesy baked rigatoni will sing whole symphonies. This bubbling, molten masterpiece is pure culinary comfort...
Alive! Around the World: Chimney Rock National Monument and Bruges
Alive! goes wherever you go! Club Members bring their recent copy of Alive! with them when they travel and and we publish their pictures...
The Club Insurance Corner: Why It’s Important to Update Your Information Regularly
When it comes to financial and legal planning, keeping your documents up to date is crucial...
Artie Mandel promoted to Director of Govt. Affairs.
Harbor Dept. promoted Artie Mandel to Director of Government Affairs...
Cooking: Ultimate Black Bean and Poblano Burritos
There’s something magical about crafting a burrito. It’s not just a meal; it’s your edible masterpiece...
Club’s 96th annual luncheon includes new elements to emphasize Club mission, purpose.
The Club held its 96th annual meeting Jan. 8 at the California Endowment in downtown Los Angeles...
Engineering team’s odor control upgrade project wins best regional honor.
Environmental Engineering Division’s Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant Headworks Odor Control Upgrade project was recognized last year as among the ENR California Regional Best Projects in the water/environment category...
Staff shares info on the new Downtown Zoning Code.
LA County’s 17th annual GIS (Geographic Information System) Day was held...
Animal Services provides essentials to ease return after wildfires.
LA Animal Services led the efforts and worked with many outside agencies to ensure that families returning to their residences had what they needed to care for their pets...
Sanitation’s Recycling Program hosts a Citywide clothing drive.
Public Works/Sanitation and Environment’s City Facilities Recycling Program (CFRP) is collecting new and gently used children’s, men’s and women’s clothing in a charity effort...
Erin Trapp, Courtney Moore appointed as Executive Directors
Airports announced the appointment of Erin M. Trapp, Ph.D. as Deputy Executive Director, Major Events and Strategy, and Courtney Moore as Deputy Executive Director, Strategy, Innovation and Experience...
City Librarian John Szabo, Club Member, named Librarian of the Year.
Library Journal named John F. Szabo, City Librarian of Los Angeles and Director of Los Angeles Public Library, as its 2025 Librarian of the Year...
Port promotes Jeffrey Strafford to Chief Financial Officer.
Harbor Dept. appoints Jeffrey Strafford as its new Chief Financial Officer...
Noelle Kauffman, Director of Sales, begins EMBA program at Michigan Ross.
The Club’s Director of Sales, Noelle Kauffman, has been accepted into the Executive Master of Business Administration degree program at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business...
Annual Custodian Appreciation Day returns, includes other divisions.
General Services held its 23rd Custodian Appreciation Day, the first time the annual event took place since the pandemic, at City Hall...
The Club Insurance Corner: Events Like Wildfires Remind Us: Affordable Legal Support Is Crucial
Review Your Life Insurance Coverage Now...
Noelle’s Picture Perfect Contest Winners: February 2025
Submit your photos to the Picture Perfect contest, and you could win a $50 Amazon E-Gift Card. Once a month, the best pics are selected for publication...
Alive! Around the World: Belgium
Alive! goes wherever you go! Club Members bring their recent copy of Alive! with them when they travel and and we publish their picture...
Arlene on the Scene – February 2025
Alive! follows the Club’s Arlene Herrero, Vice President of Business Development, as she meets Club Members...
Club Sports: Coed Softball League
Get ready to hit the field and join the fun! The Employees Club is proud to introduce an exciting new Coed Softball League, launching this summer...
Safe and Secure
Preventing cyberattacks from happening is the growing and ever-more-complicated task of ITA’s Cyberthreat Prevention Program...
CONTACT THE CLUB
PHONE: (800) 464-0452, Opt. #4
EMAIL: help@employeesclub.com
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Club Store & Discounts
LAPD Custody Services is a force within the force. And it’s growing.
Between arrest and court appearance sits a critical function of policing. The LAPD entrusts that function to its Custody Services Division...
Rita Robinson-Kane, legendary LA public employee, tells tales in her first post-retirement interview.
Rita, retired from the City since 2010 and fully since 2018, could be considered an insider’s insider, but that would neglect her strong rapport with everyday City employees who weren’t on the inside, too...
Unprecedented wildfires prompt heroic efforts across all depts.
Beginning the morning of Jan. 7 in Pacific Palisades, flames – driven by winds that approached 90 miles an hour in inland areas – engulfed Los Angeles.
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The City In Bloom
Rec and Parks’ horticultural section offers five parks specially filled with floral delights, peaceful petals, gorgeous groves, community gardens … and even pickable fruit....
Five Animal Control Officers promoted to elite rescue team.
Five Animal Control Officers have been promoted to the elite Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team (SMART) at Animal Services.
The Truck Whisperer
Have fun learning all about the Club’s awesome Club Truck, and all that it can do for you!
#ClubMobile: The Club comes to you in 2023.
This year’s Club video features a day in the life of the Club’s Mobile Team.
Join the Employees Club Family! (2021)
2020 has been quite the year to remember. As we all face the COVID19 pandemic together, the Employees Club of California never stopped serving our members. Taking care of members during the most challenging times is the most important thing we do. We are here for you! Be CLUB!
