Retiree expands short story into a book.
Late in 2020, LADWP Retiree Ben Alirez wrote a short story about the pandemic, and the story was published in the anthology Survival: Tales of Pandemic...
Chief Terrazas to retire; Fire Marshal Crowley nominated.
City Council President Nury Martinez announced that Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas will retire after nearly 40 years of City service, and that Kristin Crowley, a top deputy with 25 years of City service, has been nominated as City Council President...
Retirement system honors employees, Retirees during virtual holiday party.
During the Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System’s (LACERS) annual holiday party, held virtually in December 2021, the department honored many of its employees who were nominated...
Carrie Adelia Gabriel is Retirees on the Move (PT.3)
It was an honor to represent RLACEI in the celebration of Ms. Carrie Gabriel’s 100th birthday at her home Jan. 28....
LACERS Adopts New Benchmark for Private Equity
When I sit down to write this column every month, I do what I can to keep from “getting deep in the weeds,” becoming too preoccupied with details or complexities of how our pension plan is run. However, every now and then I see a reason to break one of my rules...
The Structure of The LACERS Board
With Mayor Eric Garcetti likely heading off to India in the near future, it’s a good time to review the structure of the LACERS Board of Administration...
Tax Information for City Retirees
LACERS has completed its mailing of 1099-R tax documents to retirees and beneficiaries for the 2021 tax year. Please note that 1099-Rs are sent only to the address on file with LACERS...
One-Pot Pho-Style Beef Meatball Soup with Veggie Noodles and Spiced Broth
Pho (pronounced fuh) is more than a bowl of soup. It is a bowl of beef flavor that transports the person holding it to Vietnam...
The Art of Living
Two subjects piqued my interest – one involving an extremely busy airport where some things are worth slowing down for; and the other about a woman who will not slow down even as she reaches the century mark...
