To Be or Not To Be … A Curmudgeon
It may surprise some of you who know me, but some in my family, including my wife, think that I am a curmudgeon...
Fiduciary: What It Means, Why It Matters
You’ve probably heard the word “fiduciary.” This month, we’ll talk about it – what it means, and why it matters...
COLA Adjustment Set; Goes Into Effect in July
The LACERS Board has set the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to go into effect with the July pension payment based on the local Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the previous calendar year. For many members...
Cooking at Home: Buttered Shrimp Baguettes With Lemon Slaw and Seasoned Potatoes
Warm buttered shrimp rolls sounds almost as good as it taste – a perfect way to impress anyone...
Life’s Important Moments: Special Achievement May 2021
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.
Frank Borden, legendary Firefighter and international leader in emergency operations passes away.
Frank W. Borden, Retired Assistant Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Dept. and Club Member, died April 9. He was 82...
New Online Retirement App Portal Coming Soon!
LACERS is pleased to announce its new online retirement application portal. Soon, active City employees will be able to apply and complete the entire retirement process online...
This just in: Central Library, branches begin phased reopening May 3.
The Los Angeles Public Library launches the next phase of its rolling reopening May 3 with limited in-person services at the Central Library downtown and 37 branches across the City...
Showing, Not Telling
Before I begin, I want to thank Club Members who enjoyed my first COO blog entry last month. You are welcome! It is good to give CEO John Hawkins a break after nearly 20 years of his...
Sgt. Anthony White succumbs to the coronavirus.
Sgt. Anthony White, Transit Services Division, succumbed to the coronavirus April 15. He served the City for more than 30 years...
