LA Public Library’s Top Ten: November 2018

Here’s what LA was reading, watching and listening to...

Sailing Seas To the Future

Boat Capt. I Michael Barnes in the Harbor has long been an active Club Member, sending in his travelogues and commenting on stories we’ve published in Alive!...

John’s Picture Perfect Contest: Oct. 2018

Do you love to take pictures? Submit your photos to the Picture Perfect contest. Once a month, the best pics are selected for publication. If your photo is published, you'll receive a $25 Amazon e-Gift Card!

Los Angeles Public Library’s Top Ten: July 2018

Lists are courtesy Los Angeles Public Library, Central library downtown and 72 branches combined. Here’s what LA was reading, watching and listening to in July: Top 10 Books 1. A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies and Leadership, James...

PEOPLE WE SEE: Meet Darrell Ford

Darrell was born and raised in Chicago. He graduated from Fenger Public High School. He’s never been married and does not have any kids...

John’s Picture Perfect Contest: Aug. 2018

Do you love to take pictures? Submit your photos to the Picture Perfect contest. Once a month, the best pics are selected for publication. If your photo is published, you'll receive a $25 Amazon e-Gift Card! 

Los Angeles Public Library’s Top Ten: June 2018

Lists are courtesy Los Angeles Public Library, Central library downtown and 72 branches combined. Here’s what LA was reading, watching and listening to in June: Top 10 Books 1. A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies and Leadership, James...

Enjoy the Summer; Big Changes Ahead

“This is the City of LA?” I said as I looked around and met Club Director of Marketing Summy Lam and Alive! editor John Burnes in the parking lot of Orcutt Ranch in West Hills...

Cilantro/Lime Rice with Sautéed Almond Shrimp

Simplicity in cooking often results in fantastic-tasting food. Sometimes less is more with cooking dishes in the kitchen.

PEOPLE WE SEE: Meet Luther Johnson

Luther Johnson, 60 was born in Watts and raised on a farm in Perris. He’s been married four times and has five children – three girls and two boys. He is a great grandfather. He is sad to say that he has never seen any of his grandchildren...