Sanitation is on the road to zero emissions for solid resources. Challenges remain.
The refuse collection vehicle rumbling down your street soon will become more of a hum, as LA’s Sanitation and Environment Division of Public Works continues on the path to zero emissions...
Hollywood on Parade
Actor Jeremy Renner was the grand marshal of this past year’s Hollywood Christmas Parade, held Sunday, Dec. 1 in Hollywood...
Send in your Valentines Day Messages
Send your loved one a special Valentine… in the February Alive!
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.
Traffic Officer IIs once again visited the Pacoima Charter School, which they have visited periodically since their yard began the charity in 2012. Officers this year included...
Noelle’s Picture Perfect Contest: Best of 2024
Alive! presents some of our favorite winners from ‘Noelle's Picture Perfect’ contest from last year...
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...
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...
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...
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: 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...
Lifes Moments
Lifes Moments: Retirements January 2025
Here’s a listing of all those who retired from the City this month...
Lifes Moments: In Memoriam January 2025
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the following current and retired City employees who have passed away...
Fire Dept. promotes sworn, civilian employees.
LAFD employees and families gathered to honor the promotion of 82 LAFD uniformed and civilian members...
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...
The Club Insurance Corner: Life Insurance Facts and Statistics
Review Your Life Insurance Coverage Now...
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...
It’s time for another Grown-up Coloring Contest!
The prize: a $50 Amazon gift card. So get out your crayons, sparkles and whatnot, and get going!...
LACERS
LACERS signup program assists more than 600 members.
The Club congratulates the dedicated LACERS staff who assisted more than 600 LACERS members during open enrollment seminars...
Appointment-Based Service Is Now in Place at LACERS/Health Plan Changes for 2025
LACERS now uses an appointment-based system for all members who need in-person assistance...
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...
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…
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...
Club Sports: Hoops and Kicks
Over the Veterans Day holiday weekend, the Club sponsored two City-focused sports tournaments – basketball and soccer.
Holiday Events for 2024
Every year, the City produces and sponsors a variety of events to celebrate the holidays...
City departments celebrate Latino Heritage Month: Sept. 15–Oct. 15
From Sept. 15 – the anniversary of Mexican independence – to Oct. 15, the City of Los Angeles celebrated Latino Heritage Month...
Salute to Veterans 2024
We are honored once again to salute our Club Member Veterans in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11...
Successful Pretty in Pink program celebrates its 10th anniversary.
It’s ten years and counting for Rec and Parks’ innovative and life-changing Pretty in Pink empowerment program for young girls...
Club Retirement Plaque Presentations: October 2024
Robert Larios, the Club’s President & CEO, honors Club members with the coveted Club Retirement Plaque...
LAPD Above and Beyond event honors courage and bravery in protecting the City.
On Sept. 5 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel downtown, the LAPD hosted its annual “Above and Beyond” ceremony, hosted by entertainer Howie Mandel...
LA CityView Channel 35 nabs 3 first-place honors.
The awards poured in for the much-honored LA CityView Channel 35 during a recent independent association presentation...
Jim McDonnell, longtime Police leader and Club Member, nominated for LAPD’s top job.
Jim McDonnell, former First Assistant Chief of the LAPD and Sheriff of Los Angeles County, was nominated by Mayor Karen Bass Oct. 4 to become the LAPD’s 59th Chief of Police...
Read All About It: It’s Thanksgiving!
As the holidays envelop us, Alive! continues publishing recommendations from our favorite Library – Los Angeles Public Library – for your seasonal reading pleasure and to remember the point of the holiday, gratitude...
Families flock to Member-exclusive private party at Pirates Dinner Adventure.
On Oct. 13, more than 750 Club Members and their families took advantage of one of the Club’s best family benefits – private parties...
CLUB BENEFIT: Club Mobile Expands its Reach
The Club Mobile Team experience, one of the primary Club benefits, continues to expand its reach – most recently breaking new ground in the Bay Area and southern Nevada...
Alive! Around the World: France, Greece, Italy and Arlington Cemetery
Alive! goes wherever you go! Club Members bring their recent copy of Alive! with them when they travel and and we publish their picture...
LA Public Library’s Top Ten: October 2024
Here are the top 10 books, CDs and DVDs loaned, and songs by the the Los Angeles Public Library...
Arlene on the Scene – October 2024
Alive! follows the Club’s Arlene Herrero, Vice President of Business Development, as she meets Club Members...
Club Sports: Where You Belong!
This fall, the Club is thrilled to offer new and exciting additions to the Club Sports Program at an affordable price for Club Members...
Noelle’s Picture Perfect Contest Winners: November 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...
Nominate a Club Member as Employee of the Year!
Calling Excellent Employees!
Club Members are bold … fun … hard-working … humble … and generally awesome. You know Club Members who fit that description. It’s time to nominate them.
In a new program, the Club will honor awesome public service employees:
City of Los Angeles Employee of
the Year and Retiree...
Club CEO Robert Larios named the Michigan Ross Graduate of the Last Decade. It’s a win for the Club.
On Sept. 13, the Club’s Robert Larios was honored as the University of Michigan Ross School of Business’ Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.), an impressive national honor...
Charging Into Now
You might have heard the phrase, “charging into the future.” But for Sanitation and Environment, the future is already here. The future of electric vehicles is now...
