Engineer Julie Allen promoted to Sanitation Assistant Director

Julie Allen, who led the effort to design and build the biggest bridge/viaduct project in City history, was promoted in April to Assistant Director of Clean Water at Public Works’ Sanitation and Environment bureau...

St. Baldrick’s fundraiser is back in person after a pandemic hiatus.

The St. Baldrick’s head-shave event – a fundraiser managed locally by members of the LAPD and LAFD – returned to live and in person this year. The annual fundraiser was held virtually last year due to the pandemic...

Longtime PR head Peter Persic retires after 31 years of City service.

Peter Persic, former Director of Public Relations and Marketing, retired in March after 31 years of City service. He worked for the Library for 28 of those years...

The City celebrates its first official Juneteenth holiday

On June 19, the City celebrated its first official Juneteenth holiday. Juneteenth as an official holiday in LA was signed into law by Mayor Eric Garcetti June 6. (It was designated an official federal holiday last year.)...

LADWP hosts annual event to remember those who died on duty.

On June 2, the LADWP held its annual memorial service to pay tribute to those in the department who died in the line of duty.

Lotus Festival Blooms Again

The Lotus Festival returns after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and will honor and showcase the people and culture of India. The 41st Lotus Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 9-10 at Echo Park Lake...

Blanca Calderon named to Hispanic engineers association.

In May, Blanca Calderon, Civil Engineering Associate II, Public Works/Sanitation and Environment, was elected to a leadership position...

Life’s Important Moments: Graduations – July 2022

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 July 2022

Here’s a listing of all those who retired from the City this month...

Alive! Around the World: Napa Valley, Barbados Part 2

Alive! goes wherever you go! Club Members bring their recent copy of Alive! with them when they travel and and we publish their picture...

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