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...
Welcome Back, Monica
Monica Zamudio, the Club’s longtime life insurance claims advocate, has returned to full-time Club employment...
Club’s annual lunch video sets YouTube world premiere March 20.
“Along for the Ride” – the first in an expected series of short documentaries featuring Club Members at work and enjoying Club benefits that debuted at the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lifes Moments
Lifes Moments: Retirements March 2025
Here’s a listing of all those who retired from the City this month...
Lifes Moments: In Memoriam March 2025
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the following current and retired City employees who have passed away...
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...
Grown Up Coloring Contest Winner: March 2025
Congratulations to Salvador Lopez Dias, Retiree, the WINNER of our Grown-up Coloring Contest!
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…
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...
LACERS
LACERS Well Events Coming This March
Register for these virtual events below through your MyLACERS account at https://mylacers.org or by calling LACERS...
Appointment-Based Service Is Now in Place at LACERS/1099-R Tax Forms Have Been Mailed
LACERS now uses an appointment-based system for all members who need in-person assistance...
Sanitation’s popular open houses at six yards set for 2025.
Public Works’ Sanitation and Environment has released the schedule of its popular open houses for 2025...
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...
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...
The Model of Public Service Excellence
Rita Robinson-Kane, Retired, is one of the most respected and accomplished City employees over the last several decades. Read a story about good people navigating the inner workings of City government to its highest levels...
