Retirements Listing: Dec. 2018
Here’s a listing of all those who retired from the City this month.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT: Pension Law and Policy
The major issue for public pension plans in California is the State Supreme Court’s consideration of the Cal-Fire case as to how far the “California Rule” can go in protecting any changes in a pension plan...
Adventures with Hal: Mombasa and Zanzibar
From Nov. 2 to Dec. 10, 2017, Hal and his wife, Evelyn, enjoyed a six-week cruise from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Cape Town, South Africa.
Dressed to the Nines (One One)
On Oct. 31, the men and women of the LAPD Communications/Valley Emergency Call Center had their annual Halloween fun by dressing up for the holiday...
In Memory of Phil Skarin
Phil Skarin: Retired City Employee, RLACEI director, Alive! columnist was champion for Retirees. Phil, longtime advocate for Retirees, passed away Nov. 2...
LEGISLATIVE REPORT: Will governments raise taxes, spend less to pay pensions?
Bloomberg reported at the end of September that the Federal Reserve’s Quarterly Financial Accounts include a change to accounting for state and local pension-fund programs.
Critical illness insurance: It’s About Survival
Critical illness insurance was created to remove financial stress so the insured person can focus on recovery...
QUESTION OF THE MONTH: What will you remember most about 2018?
Fellow City Employees answer the Question of the Month
PEOPLE WE SEE: Meet Bruce Watson
Bruce Watson, 58, was born and raised in California and attended Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles. He had two brothers and three sisters; both brothers have passed away due to what Bruce calls “street life.”
Alive! Success Is By Design
Alive! on the Web, the exciting development we’ve been talking about for months now. David, Marie and their team at JJLA have been pulling double-duty...