The LA fires scorched the Palisades Rec Center. But staff wouldn’t let the fires win.
The Palisades Recreation Center began the new year getting ready for a year of robust activity and relevance. That changed on January 7, as fires of historic ferocity devastated Pacific Palisades...
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.
Are You Impacted by City’s Budget Squeeze?
The Club has your back during these uncertain times with powerful benefits and features to get you through it...
Information Security Office hosts friendly competition to emphasize best cybersecurity practices.
On May 7, 2025, the Information Technology Agency’s Information Security Office hosted a Capture the Flag event. This competition was designed to enhance the cybersecurity skills of L.A. City’s personnel...
LA fires: Final Club Clothing Giveaway Set
The final clothing giveaway is set for Saturday, July 12...
Retiree author releases new book on hope and Friendship.
When last we caught up with Ben Alirez, Retired, LADWP, 33 years of City service, he had just published a novel about the pandemic. That was 2022, after he had already published a series of short stories...
Alive! Around the World: Washington, D.C. and Japan
Alive! goes wherever you go! Club Members bring their recent copy of Alive! with them when they travel and and we publish their picture...
Harbor Gardener saves a life.
At the Harbor Commission meeting April 23, Executive Director Gene Seroka honored Luis Sosa, Gardener, Construction and Maintenance Division, for saving a life...
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...
The Club’s Ronald Cortez earns his master’s degree. Congrats!
On May 16, Ronald Cortez, the Club’s Assistant Quality Assurance Analyst, graduated with a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from Boston University and walked proudly across the stage...
4 Police veterans retire with happy sendoffs.
Recently, four longtime LAPD Officers retired, and received festive congratulations from their colleagues...
StreetsLA honored crew for its fire response.
On Feb. 25, Public Works/StreetsLA honored its Crew 140 for its work in the aftermath of the historic and devastating LA fires in January...
LAABP Trailblazers reception attracts hundreds.
The Los Angeles Association of Black Personnel (LAABP) continued its tradition of celebrating African American Heritage Month with its annual Trailblazers Reception Feb. 27...
Sanitation’s popular open houses conclude in June.
Public Works’ Sanitation and Environment continues hosting its popular open houses, with its final event June 21...
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 and you could receive a $50 GIFT CARD!
Lifes Moments
Lifes Moments: In Memoriam June 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 Listing June 2025
Here’s a listing of all those who retired from the City this month...
Lifes Moments: Graduations June 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.
Standing by Our Members During Times of Uncertainty
As economic uncertainty continues to ripple through City departments, many public employees, including some of our longtime Members, are now facing the very real possibility of layoffs...
Club Retirement Plaque Presentations
Robert Larios, Club President & CEO, and Noelle Kaufman, Director of Sales, honor Club members with the coveted Club Retirement Plaque...
LA Public Library’s Top Ten: June 2025
Here are the top 10 books, CDs and DVDs loaned, and songs by the the Los Angeles Public Library...
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…
Arlene on the Scene – June 2025
Alive! follows the Club’s Arlene Herrero, Vice President of Business Development, as she meets Club Members...
Club Sports Spotlight: Badminton
This month, we shine a light on badminton, a fast-paced, energetic sport that is as fun as it is accessible...
Earth Day Around the City
Many departments across the City honored our shared planet with celebrations of Earth Day, including messages of sustainability and best practices...
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...
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...
LACERS
LACERS Well Events Coming This May
Register for these virtual events below through your MyLACERS account at https://mylacers.org or by calling LACERS...
LACERS: For Active and Retired Members
LACERS now uses an appointment-based system for all members who need in-person assistance...
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...
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...
Final Call for Club Scholarship ’25 Application
Applications for the Club’s Mukai Scholarship are now available online. Deadline is June 27, 2025...
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...
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...
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...
Trial by Fire
When they saw wildfire smoke billowing over the Palisades hill, Sr. Recreation Directors Jasmine Dowlatshahi, Club Member, and Daisy Garcia knew that that day, January 7, would be like no other...
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Club Store & Discounts
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...
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...
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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!
