Fernie ‘ELVIZ’ Ramirez is a Retiree on the Move.
Fernie Ramirez retired March 24 from LAPD Training Division’s Art Unit after 32 years of City service. He worked about 16 years at the L.A. Zoo and about 16 years with the LAPD as a Graphic Designer...
Canceling Is No Picnic
This year’s annual RLACEI summer picnic, scheduled for Aug. 6 at Grace E. Simons Lodge, has sadly but reasonably been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic...
LACERS BOARD UPDATE: LACERS Adopts New Actuarial Assumptions
Whenever I write on the subject of actuarial calculations, I see eyes glazing over before I begin, so bear with me. Yes, changing LACERS’ actuarial assumptions may not sound important or thrilling, but..
Actuarial Studies, and Why They Matter
One of the most important things the LACERS Board does is to make sure the demographic and economic actuarial assumptions it is making about our plan are as accurate as possible...
A Note on COVID-19
The Board is confident that you are taking the proper precautions to stay as healthy and as safe as possible, following the policies that governmental agencies are recommending...
Alive! Around the World: Capt. Barnes in Albania
Alive! goes wherever you go! Club Members bring their recent copy of Alive! with them when they travel and and we publish their picture...
Best Wishes, Michael
Michael Karsch, longtime RLACEI Board Member and Alive! columnist on national pension matters, has resigned from both of those responsibilities to spend more time at home enjoying family...
New Rec and Parks Operations Center Manages Housing for Thousands During Pandemic
When Rec and Parks opened its Dept. Operations Center (DOC) in January, it could not have known that a pandemic was about to envelop the world. But sometimes the timing is fortunate...
Retiring Soon? LACERS Can Help
Whether you’re early in your City career or retirement is just around the corner, there are many resources available to help you learn about and prepare for retirement with LACERS...
Alive! Around the House!
Alive! goes wherever you go! Club Members bring their recent copy of Alive! with them when they travel and and we publish their picture...
