LAPD’s award winning solar array project points to a sustainable future.
A new era of sustainable power generation in the City of LA has begun with the completion of the LAPD Motor Transport Division’s Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Array project...
People We See: Meet Noa Serna
In this feature, the Club introduces you to people you see every day, but you might not know who they are. The Club reminds you that we all have names and stories to tell...
RCTO Chermaine Fontenette makes a young friend along her collection route.
Club Ambassador Chermaine Fontenette, Refuse Collection Truck Operator, PW Sanitation, kept seeing a young boy waiting when she drove by his house. So finally last summer, she stopped, and a beautiful friendship was born...
Port Police Party
Harbor’s Port Police unit hosted its 2022 holiday party Dec. 10 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in San Pedro...
LAPD Records Party
The Police Dept.’s Records and Identification bureau held its holiday luncheon Dec. 8 at XLanes bowling alley near Little Tokyo...
Laura Triner, 59, Passes Away
LAFD personnel were in attendance and watching online at the funeral of Laura Lynn Triner, Sr. Personnel Analyst, LAFD, their colleague who served the City for 28 years...
In Memoriam: March 2023
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the following current and retired City employees who have passed away...
John’s Picture Perfect Contest: March 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...
Alive! Around the World: Morocco
Alive! goes wherever you go! Club Members bring their recent copy of Alive! with them when they travel and and we publish their picture...
Garden Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Zucchini Ribbons, Tomato and Creamy Lemon Sauce
Ravioli is so much more than mere pasta; it’s pillows of delight! This version packs in all the flavor, texture and appeal that could be hoped for...
Black Bean and Poblano Flautas with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
Mexican-style cuisine has long been a source of inspiration for chefs around the world. While tacos may steal all the limelight, flautas deserve more recognition!
Lifes Moments
In Memoriam: March 2023
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the following current and retired City employees who have passed away...
Retirements Listing: March 2023
Here’s a listing of all those who retired from the City this month...
In Memoriam: Richard Kaufman, brother of Kurt Kaufman, LADWP, passes away
Kurt Kaufman, LAPD, announces the death of his brother, Richard Kaufman, Feb. 9. Richard, the deceased, was “a proud IBEW Union brother,” according to Kurt, a Club Member...
Life’s Important Moments: Weddings
Did you or a loved one get married? Have a baby? Get a promotion? Did someone graduate? Or accomplish something special? Is a family member in the military? Send in a photo and a paragraph, telling us the details. We love to share your good news.
Larios in the City: March 2023
Robert Larios, the Club’s President & CEO, honors Club members with the coveted Club Retirement Plaque...
Dep. Chief Graham Everett retires after 34 years of City service.
A ceremony was held Jan. 27 in City Council chambers to note the retirement of Dep. Chief Graham Everett, Executive Bureau Commander...
Pepe Garcia, Assistant Director, retires from Sanitation after 35 years of City service.
A City Hall ceremony was held Jan. 27 for Jose “Pepe” Garcia, Assistant Director of the Solid Resources Operations, LA Sanitation and Environment...
Norma Gutierrez retires after 32 years of City service.
On Jan. 30, a reception was held for the retirement of Norma Gutierrez, Personnel Director II....
Send in your Mother’s Day Tributes
Pay tribute to your mom this Mother’s Day with a photo and message of lifelong love, published in Alive!...
Sgt. Brad Hearn retires after 28 years of service.
Sgt. II Brad Hearn held his final roll call Jan. 26 before he retired from the LAPD with 28 years of City service...
LACERS
New IRS Tax Withholding Pension Forms for 2023
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a new federal tax withholding form for pension payments in 2023. The new IRS W-4P form will be required for any withholding...
In-Person Appointments Suspended During Move
Until further notice, LACERS is suspending in-person appointments as the department moves to its new location. LACERS looks forward to offering in-person counseling in its new location, but before that, there are many options...
LACERS Well Events Coming This Month
Register for FREE virtual events through your MyLACERS account. Space is limited for each event so be sure to sign up early...
Welcome to the Club’s New Outreach to Retirement
The Employees Club of California can assist you in making the retirement process seamless...
Sanitation’s popular open houses at six yards return after pandemic pause.
Public Works’ Sanitation and Environment has released the schedule of its popular open houses for 2023...
Ray Ciranna retires as General Manager after 33 years of City service.
After nine years at the helm, Ray Ciranna, General Manager of Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP), retired last September. He has served as General Manager of LAFPP since...
Greg McManus, former LAPD Harbor, becomes Port Police Deputy Chief.
On Nov. 9. Port Police swore in Gregory McManus as its new Deputy Chief. Previously he had been LAPD Captain in the Southwest Area...
Airports appoints new Dep. Executive Director for Landside Modernization
On Jan. 13, Harold C. Samms III was appointed Airports’ Deputy Executive Director of the Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) Performance...
Transportation hosts winter softball tournament.
Crown the Central Division as softball champs! LADOT employees held a one-day softball tournament Jan. 21 at the Eagle Rock Recreation Center...
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!
Banning Museum fundraiser returns March 25.
The Banning Museum’s chief fundraiser, the Wisteria Regale, returns after the pandemic with a gala evening scheduled for 5-9 p.m. March 25 at the museum, 401 East M St., Wilmington...
Everyone’s a Winner!
The #ClubMobile team attended the most recent LADOT softball tournament, held Feb. 20 (Presidents’ Day) at the Eagle Rock Rec Center...
General Services honors all its employees as MVPs.
General Services held its Most Valued Performance (MVP) Award ceremony March 12 to honor its best employees...
Chief Crowley and Chief Deputy Drake spend Christmas staffing an ambulance.
In an annual holiday tradition, LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley joined the ranks on Christmas Day to assist with staffing challenges and boost morale...
Please welcome two new members to the LACEA Board!
Jackie worked for more than 20 years with the City of Los Angeles, both for the Rec and Parks and... Carlos Rodriguez is a Transportation Engineer at the LA Dept. of Transportation (LADOT), managing the Citywide Temporary Traffic Control Section...
Fire Dept. creates Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Bureau.
On Nov. 22, then-Mayor Eric Garcetti, the City Council and the LAFD announced the department’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Bureau, to be led by Deputy Chief Stephen Gutierrez, the LAFD’s first Equity Officer...
Club’s 94th annual meeting returns from pandemic, highlights #ClubMobile service.
The Club held its 94th annual meeting Jan. 17 at the California Endowment in downtown Los Angeles. The annual meeting was held once again in person after three years of being held virtually due to the pandemic...
Sgt. Herman Van Twist retires after 26 years of City service.
Last Oct. 27, a retirement party was held for Sgt. Herman “Twister” Van Twist, who retired from the LAPD after 26 years of City service...
LAPD Division honors its Officers of the Year for 2022
Last Nov. 8. LAPD’s North Hollywood Division honored its best for 2022 – Officer of the Year, Civilian of the Year, Specialized Unit Officer of the Year and Detective of the Year...
Det. Supv. Alex Pozo retires after 30 years of City service.
A retirement party was held Feb. 2 for LAPD Det. Supervisor Alex Pozo, who retired after nearly 30 years of City service...
Sanitation’s Recycling Program hosting 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...
Summy Lam promoted to Chief Operating Officer of The Club
The Board of Directors for both the Club and LACEA Insurance Services approved the promotion of Summy Lam to be the Club’s new Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately...
In Memoriam: February 2023
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the following current and retired City employees who have passed away...
Retirements Listing: February 2023
Here’s a listing of all those who retired from the City this month...
Alive! Around the World: Chile and Mexico City
Alive! goes wherever you go! Club Members bring their recent copy of Alive! with them when they travel and and we publish their picture...
Apply Now for a $750 Club Scholarship
Applications for the Joannie Mukai Memorial Club Scholarship are available for completion as an online form on the Alive! Website. Deadline is 11:59 p.m., June 15. 2023...
Larios in the City: February 2023
Robert Larios, the Club’s President & CEO, honors Club members with the coveted Club Retirement Plaque...
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!
Welcome to the Club’s Outreach to Retirement
Have you been thinking about signing up for the Club’s Long Term Care Plan? If you have, now is the time to apply!..
LA Public Library’s Top Ten: February 2023
Here are the top 10 books, CDs and DVDs loaned, the Los Angeles Public Library...
People We See: Meet Mark DeLon
In this feature, the Club introduces you to people you see every day, but you might not know who they are. The Club reminds you that we all have names and stories to tell...
Zoo’s Jamie Pham wins award from national association.
Zoo photographer Jamie Pham, already a multi-award winner, won honorable mention in the 2022 photo contest sponsored by the American Zoo Association...
GM Ted Ross named among US City Executives of the Year.
A municipal technology news group that focuses on cybersecurity issues has named Ted Ross, General Manager, ITA, Club Member, as one of its City Executives of the Year...
New Mayor, Councilmembers sworn in.
The weekend of Dec. 10-11 saw the swearing in of the City of LA’s new administration...
#ClubMobile Arrives at Your Worksite
New initiative brings benefits right to your worksite. Retail Club Store in downtown is closing...
Daniel Tarica, longtime Cultural Affairs staffer, promoted to General Manager.
Daniel Tarica, former Interim General Manager, Cultural Affairs, was promoted Nov. 30 to General Manager by then-Mayor Eric Garcetti. Daniel has more than 20 years of City service...
Ana Tabuena-Ruddy named new Assistant Director, StreetsLA.
Public Works/Street Services has named Ana Tabuena-Ruddy as its new Assistant Director; chief of Urban Forestry, Street Maintenance, and...
Kristine Larson becomes highest-ranking African-American female in dept. history.
Battalion Chief Kristine Larson has been promoted to Assistant Chief, LAFD. She is the highest-ranking African-American female in the history of the department...
90th Hollywood Christmas Parade rumbles down the boulevard with City Council sponsorship.
Actor Danny Trejo was the grand marshal of this year’s Hollywood Christmas Parade, held Sunday, Nov. 27 in Hollywood. The parade was aired nationally...
LAFD promotes 28 into leadership ranks.
On Dec. 1, 28 LAFD Firefighters were promoted into positions of leadership...
The Future on the Roof
We found out. I speak of the LAPD’s first major solar array, a bold and award-winning look into the future of LA. It sits atop the LAPD Motor Transport Division’s headquarters...