Catching up on the progress of StreetsLA’s Center for Green Innovation.
In the middle of the pandemic – Feb. 15, 2022 – StreetsLA introduced its Center for Green Innovation as part of LA’s growing response to the climate crisis. The Club has been eager to catch up with the sustainability team to find out more details...
Send In Your Veterans Day Messages
In November we plan to post your messages and photos of the person in your life who has served our country (in uniform, if possible), to honor them for their service...
In Memoriam: Bernard Wilson, Retired Chief of the LA Airport Police Dept.
Bernard Wilson, Retired Chief of the LA Airport Police Dept. and longtime Officer, passed away June 14 in Nashville. He was 70...
In Memoriam: Cuong Chau
Rec and Parks held a memorial service Aug. 13 for beloved employee Cuong Chau, Sr. Recreation Director II, who died July 6. He was 50 and had served the City officially for 24 years...
Port Police welcomes new Officer Orozco.
Officer Carina Orozco has become the newest Port Police Officer...
CityView 35 wins multiple awards in regional government competition.
ITA’s LA CityView Channel 35 won big at the recent Scan Natoa STAR Awards, a regional government competition...
Dains Makes Gains
Three weeks into the role as General Manager of Los Angeles Animal Services, Staycee Dains has completed visits to all six City animal shelters as she...
Bryan Fujita transfers from LACERS to become LAFPP Chief Investment Officer.
Bryan Fujita is the new Chief Investment Officer for the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions Dept. The appointment was made in June...
Police Dept. Citywide took part in National Night Out.
On Aug. 1, several divisions of the LAPD took part in National Night Out, a nationwide event that brings community and law enforcement together for building the neighborhood...
Tony Gioiello, Soheila Sajadian retire after more than half-century of service.
Harbor Dept. bids a fond farewells to two leaders and executives – Tony Gioiell and Soheila Sajadian...
Cooking at Home: Spicy Peruvian Chicken with Loaded Rice, Pickled Jalapeño, and Creamy Salsa Verde
Introducing Peru’s latest gift to the world: Peruvian roast chicken with a creamy salsa verde sauce...
Lifes Moments
Life Moments: Births Sept. 2023
Did you or a loved one get married? Have a baby? Get a promotion?Graduate? Or accomplish something special? Send in a photo withs the details. We love to share your good news.
Lifes Moments: In Memoriam September 2023
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 September 2023
Here’s a listing of all those who retired from the City this month...
Alive! saw this beautiful photo online and thought you might like it, too.
As summer 2023 ends, we thank and honor the men and women Officers of the LAPD who patrol our beaches...
Engineering, Rec and Parks break ground on game-changing park underneath Sixth Street Viaduct.
City officials broke ground Aug. 5 on a large park project under the recently opened Sixth Street Viaduct. The project is known as PARC – the Sixth Street Park, Arts and River Connectivity project...
Annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser is another success.
The 21st annual local St. Baldrick’s fundraiser returned Aug. 5 to the Vineyards at Porter Ranch for another great year supporting the fight against childhood cancers...
Terry Carter, Retired, builds a new life in Wyoming
Terry Carter, Retired, LAPD and Club Board Member, is building an amazing life with her husband, Jim; grown son, Michael; and daughter, Carlee...
Lotus Festival: Popular summer festival blooms for 42nd year.
The Lotus Festival returned to Echo Park Lake July 15 and 16. This year’s festival honored the people and culture of Indonesia...
John’s Picture Perfect Contest Winners: September 2023
Submit your photos to the Picture Perfect contest, and you could win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Once a month, the best pics are selected for publication...
Resources for Club Retirees and Those About to Retire
Have you been thinking about signing up for the Club’s Long Term Care Plan? If you have, now is the time to apply!..
LACERS
LACERS Open Enrollment For 2024 Is Coming
LACERS Health Benefits’ Open Enrollment is planned for Oct. 16 – Nov. 16, 2023...
LACERS Well Events Coming This Month
Register for these virtual events below through your MyLACERS account at https://mylacers.org or by calling LACERS...
LACERS Sets Temporary Hours – 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
LACERS welcomes all current and Retired City employees to its new headquarters at 977 N. Broadway. Temporary hours are now in effect...
Arlene on the Scene
Alive! follows the Club’s Arlene Herrero, Vice President of Business Development, as she meets Club Members...
LA Public Library’s Top Ten: September 2023
Here are the top 10 books, CDs and DVDs loaned, the Los Angeles Public Library...
Alive! Around the World: Vienna, Austria and Milan, Italy
Alive! goes wherever you go! Club Members bring their recent copy of Alive! with them when they travel and and we publish their picture...
Throwback Thumbs Up: Photos from the Alive! archives
Photos from the Alive! archives looking back at the men and women whose hard work helped build a better LA.
We’re bringing Club benefits and authentic City of Los Angeles gear to you!
Club Mobile Team is ready to visit City worksites safely with gear, tickets, insurance, more. Say hi to the Club … in person again!
Larios in the City: September 2023
Robert Larios, the Club’s President & CEO, honors Club members with the coveted Club Retirement Plaque...
LAFD Promotes 53 Employees and five in leadership
On April 21, LAFD employees and families gathered to honor the promotion of 53 employees. In another ceremony held May 12, the LAFD honored the achievements of five LAFD uniformed members...
Look who Members met when they came for an appointment!
Last month, Club Members stopped by Club HQ to make an appointment for account management. They rang the bell at the office door… and were so stunned…
Transportation appoints new chiefs.
The Dept. of Transportation recently appointed two new chiefs – Brian Hale as Chief of Parking Enforcement and Traffic Control; and Brian Lee as Chief of Transit (emergency appointment)...
Fire Dept. introduces a new helicopter to firefighting duty.
The LAFD’s newest innovative firefighting rig took to the skies March 29, as the department took ownership of a brand-new $2.6 million helicopter, badged as FIRE-7...
#ClubMobile attends Airport Police B2V fundraiser.
On July 5, the Airport Police Baker to Vegas running team held a barbecue at Airport Police HQ to raise funds to help defray costs for admission to next year’s Baker to Vegas footrace...
Two employees honored for recent heroics
Two employees at Public Works/Sanitation and Environment were honored in April for performing acts that demonstrated their humanity at least and might have saved lives...
St. Baldrick’s fundraiser is back!
The St. Baldrick’s head-shave event – a fundraiser managed by members of the LAPD and LAFD – returns for its second year in person after a pandemic hiatus...
Lt. Shannon White graduates from FBI Academy
On June 8, LAPD Lt. Shannon White graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy...
St. Baldrick’s fundraiser is back!
The St. Baldrick’s head-shave event – a fundraiser managed by members of the LAPD and LAFD – returns for its second year in person after a pandemic hiatus...
The Club honors 43 with Joannie Mukai Scholarships, a record number.
The Club is pleased to announce the winners of the annual Joannie Mukai Scholarship Program for 2023...
Three Rangers graduate from LAPD Academy.
Congratulations to Ranger Recruits Jalen Woods, Kayleigh Raciak, and Andrew Trejo of LAPD Academy class 02-23 who received their badges June 30...
Public Works’ career fair is a success.
More than 1,000 job seekers were estimated to have participated in one of the City’s largest recent career fairs...
LADWP’s ‘Hydro Kings’ team wins international speed contest.
LADWP’s “Hydro Kings” team put it all together, literally, at a recent industry conference...
Lifes Moments: Graduations August 2023
Did you or a loved one get married? Have a baby? Get a promotion?Graduate? Or accomplish something special? Send in a photo withs the details. We love to share your good news.
Lifes Moments: Retirements Listing August 2023
Here’s a listing of all those who retired from the City this month...
Lifes Moments: In Memoriam August 2023
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the following current and retired City employees who have passed away...
People We See: Special Edition
Association President John Hawkins, who produces Alive!’s “People We See” series, collects signs and posters created by the homeless humans he meets...
LA Public Library’s Top Ten: August 2023
Here are the top 10 books, CDs and DVDs loaned, the Los Angeles Public Library...
Cooking at Home: Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap)
It’s time to break into Korean cuisine with one of the most popular dishes – kimchi fried rice. Kimchi is a spicy Korean condiment, a tangy, spicy fermented cabbage that is the heart of Korean cuisine...
We’re bringing Club benefits and authentic City of Los Angeles gear to you!
Club Mobile Team is ready to visit City worksites safely with gear, tickets, insurance, more. Say hi to the Club … in person again!
John’s Picture Perfect Contest Winners: August 2023
Submit your photos to the Picture Perfect contest, and you could win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Once a month, the best pics are selected for publication...
Throwback Thumbs Up: Photos from the Alive! archives
Photos from the Alive! archives looking back at the men and women whose hard work helped build LA...
Alive! Around the World: South Dakota, France, Greece and Italy
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 hosts second seminar and group Retirement Plaque presentation.
The Club held its second Retiree insurance seminar and retirement plaque presentation Monday, June 12 at the California Endowment Center in downtown Los Angeles...
Safety agencies host local celebration of National Dispatchers Week.
The LAPD celebrated National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 10-14, honoring its dispatchers with ceremonies and honors...
An update on a previous “People WE See” feature: Jonathan Brooks
Last month, we reprinted our interview with Jonathan Brooks, philosopher and former NFL player. Sadly, we learned of Jonathan’s death...
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium hosts Shark Week featuring the feared sea creatures.
Coinciding with TV’s week of sharks, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium presents its own Shark Week from 2 to 5 p.m. July 16-22 (the aquarium is closed Monday, July 17)...
LAFCU Announces 2024 Board Elections
The Los Angeles Federal Credit Union (LAFCU) is now accepting candidates for its board for 2024...
Rachel Placensia awarded dept.’s humanitarian honor.
Congratulations to PSR III Rachel Placensia, who received the LAPD’S Lt. Charles Mealey Humanitarian Award for her commitment every day to serving others...
LADWP Employees Association hosts return of Retirees Picnic.
Welcome Back, Retirees!
Story and photos by Noelle Kauffman, Club Director of Sales
The LADWP Employees Association welcomed back department Retirees to a picnic June 3...
Sustaining a Story
We at Alive! had intended to catch up with the sustainability gurus at StreetsLA’s Center for Green Innovation since it was first created last year at the end of the pandemic...
