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The future has arrived! I have seen it myself on duty at Fire Station 82 in East Hollywood. The LAFD’s new all-electric fire truck is indeed impressive. In this month’s Alive!, we dig deeper to tell you how it came about. Meet Battalion Chief Peter Hsiao, Capt. II Darius Cunnigan and Equipment Specialist II Michael Dunbar, who made it happen. (Let me also laud the stunning cover and inside photos by our Vice President of Marketing, Summy Lam.)

You’ve read that LA has North America’s first all-electric fire engine. (Awesome!) Now read about how it happened.

Eugene Mandelcorn retired from the Los Angeles Public Library in 2003 after 30 years of civil service to devote his time to expanding upon the programs he passionately developed while working for the City...

Carrie A. Gabriel began working for the City in 1946 and retired in 1978. She was featured in Alive! earlier this year when she celebrated her 100th birthday Jan. 28. With all the wisdom, experiences and changes...

Okay, it might not be the most exciting thing that the LACERS Board does each year, but it is important when the LACERS Board sets the maximum health subsidy amounts. This article will be a...

Last month I detailed some the issues private equity buyout firms cause in our society. Those issues include, but are not limited to, pursuing profits above care in the healthcare and nursing home industries...

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Submit your photos to the Picture Perfect contest, and you could win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Once a month, the best pics are selected for publication...

This 20-minute recipe creates a rich, savory flavor that will make your favorite instant ramen taste like it was made in the kitchen with fresh ingredients...

Alive! reached out to Librarians at our favorite library, Los Angeles Public Library, for their recommendations for awesomely scare Halloween reads and watches. We decided to ask again, and here are fresh...