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.
Artie Mandel promoted to Director of Govt. Affairs.
Harbor Dept. promoted Artie Mandel to Director of Government Affairs...
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...
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...
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...
Lifes Moments
Lifes Moments: In Memoriam February 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 February 2025
Here’s a listing of all those who retired from the City this month...
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...
LACERS
LACERS Well Events Coming This February
Register for these virtual events below through your MyLACERS account at https://mylacers.org or by calling LACERS...
Appointment-Based Services/ Social Security Fairness Act/ Active Member Checkup/ Retirement Benefits Seminar
LACERS now uses an appointment-based system for all members who need in-person assistance...
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...
Club Retirement Plaque Presentations: January 2025
Robert Larios, the Club’s President & CEO, honors Club members with the coveted Club Retirement Plaque...
Hollywood on Parade
Actor Jeremy Renner was the grand marshal of this past year’s Hollywood Christmas Parade, held Sunday, Dec. 1 in Hollywood...
LADOT Valley Toy Giveaway
On Dec. 12, nine LADOT Traffic Officers continued the Valley Division’s tradition of supporting Santa as he gave away toys to area schoolchildren...
Cooking: Spicy, Sweet and a Little Nutty Turkey Lettuce Wraps (Yes, We Said Candied Peanuts!)
Looking for a dinner that’s equal parts fun, flavorful and downright unforgettable? Enter these sweet chili turkey lettuce wraps—a masterpiece of taste and texture...
Noelle’s Picture Perfect Contest: Best of 2024
Alive! presents some of our favorite winners from ‘Noelle's Picture Perfect’ contest from last year...
GM Ted Ross, Club Member, named City Executive of the Year.
Congratulations to ITA General Manager Ted Ross for being honored as City Executive of the Year in the 2024 LocalSmart Awards by the Scoop News Group...
LAPD welcomes its newest class of PSR trainees.
LAPD welcomed its newest class of PSR trainees, Class 126 – a big class...
Reps from Engineering, Dept. on Disability meet with advocates.
Representatives from the Dept. on Disability and Public Works/Engineering met in Paris with international experts in preparation for the City’s hosting of the Paralympic Games in 2028...
Three divisions announce promotions.
Street Renewal, Street Maintenance and Construction Services – announced promotions...
CLUB VIDEO: Coming to YouTube – Member Profiles
Club video that focuses on Club Members as they live, work, and connect with Club benefits...
Airport Police opens first substation in Bradley terminal.
Airport Police opened its first substation in the Central Terminal Area...
Fire Dept. promotes sworn, civilian employees.
LAFD employees and families gathered to honor the promotion of 82 LAFD uniformed and civilian members...
The City Parties: Harbor Construction and Maintenance
Every year, City departments put aside their hard work and come together for fun and socialization at their festive holiday parties...
The City Parties: General Services
Every year, City departments put aside their hard work and come together for fun and socialization at their festive holiday parties...
The City Parties: Board of Public Works
Every year, City departments put aside their hard work and come together for fun and socialization at their festive holiday parties...
LA Public Library’s Top Ten: November 2024
Here are the top 10 books, CDs and DVDs loaned, and songs by the the Los Angeles Public Library...
Club Sports: Hoops and Kicks
More than 50 Club Members took advantage of the Club’s first discounts offered on regular 5-Ks over Thanksgiving...
Alive! Around the World: Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Uruguay
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 – January 2025
Alive! follows the Club’s Arlene Herrero, Vice President of Business Development, as she meets Club Members...
Noelle’s Picture Perfect Contest Winners: January 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 CEO Robert Larios named the Michigan Ross Graduate of the Last Decade. Club’s mission is proof of excellence.
On Sept. 13, the Club’s Robert Larios was honored as the University of Michigan Ross School of Business’s Graduate of the Decade (G.O.L.D), an impressive honor...
Sanitation’s Hyperion hosts lunch to thank employees, award service pins.
Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant employees enjoyed a festive lunch celebration in appreciation of their hard work and dedication following a years-long Plant recovery...
Jim McDonnell, longtime Police leader and Club Member, gets final OK for LAPD’s top job.
Jim McDonnell, former First Assistant Chief of the LAPD and Sheriff of Los Angeles County, was confirmed by the City Council to serve as the 59th Chief of the LAPD...
Tiena Johnson Hall takes leadership role in pivotal dept.
Tiena Johnson Hall was appointed the new General Manager of the LA Housing Dept. She was appointed by Mayor Karen Bass...
City departments joined the fun as the LA Dodgers won the World Series.
City departments celebrated the LA Dodgers winning the 2024 World Series...
Division notes its 40th birthday.
The critically important 9-1-1 Operators – celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gathering and event in City Council Chambers...
Board honors 4 Officers, 1 civilian for car crash bravery.
Four Los Angeles Police Officers and a civilian photographer were recognized Oct. 1 by the Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners for their display of extraordinary...
Dispatchers dish out the spooky fun.
On Oct. 31, the men and women dispatchers of the LAPD Communications/Valley and Metro Call Centers once again showed off their creativity...
Time to Party in Person Again – And We Want Your Photos!
The Club Holiday tradition continues – have photos from your department’s holiday party printed in Alive!, in our special holiday section, online and in print...
THE CLUB’S Holiday Hours and Shipping Deadlines
The Club has special holiday hours and important Club Store shipping deadlines...
Read All About It: It’s the Holidays!
A selection of books and movies reflecting some of the Library’s suggestions for the winter holidays.
Donate to a Toy/Clothing Drive!
Many City departments host holiday toy and clothing drives. The Club encourages you to be generous by participating...
Hyperion Plant’s holiday charity project marks a decade of giving.
For the Hyperion Bike People, the informal name of the group, it’s a holiday tradition of charity that starts in November...
Arlene on the Scene – December 2024
Alive! follows the Club’s Arlene Herrero, Vice President of Business Development, as she meets Club Members...
Kid’s Coloring Contest Winners: Dec 2024
Congratulations to the WINNERS of our Kid's Club Coloring Contest! Our top four participants win 4 Free Tickets to the San Diego Zoo!
Noelle’s Picture Perfect Contest Winners: December 2024
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...
The Club Insurance Corner: Life Insurance Facts and Statistics
Learn about the importance of Disability Insurance...
Alive! Around the World: Stockholm, Europe
Alive! goes wherever you go! Club Members bring their recent copy of Alive! with them when they travel and and we publish their picture...
Their Best at the Worst
When the wildfires scorched greater LA Jan. 7 and devastated wide areas of thriving neighborhoods, City employees responded...
