Tell Us Their Story: A Remembrance of Michael Gene Dooner

Michael Gene Dooner, longtime El Monte resident and Retiree who enjoyed a 37-year career with the City of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, 2022. He was 89...

Linda Shepperd retires after 36 years of City service.

Linda Shepperd, Sr. PSR, LAPD, retired last November after 36 years of City service...

StreetsLA’s Commercial Vehicle Training Center puts safety in the driver’s seat.

When it comes to driver safety, there’s no substitute for classroom learning, time in a challenging simulator, and experience behind the wheel. That’s the thinking behind StreetsLA’s Commercial Vehicle Training Center, its comprehensive driving academy and partial licensing center in Van Nuys. The state DMV has authorized the center to test City-employed truck drivers on a DMV-approved course on City property. (The written and medical portions of the licensing process must still be performed by the DMV.)

LAPD Records Party

The Police Dept.’s Records and Identification bureau held its holiday luncheon Dec. 8 at XLanes bowling alley near Little Tokyo...

Laura Triner, 59, Passes Away

LAFD personnel were in attendance and watching online at the funeral of Laura Lynn Triner, Sr. Personnel Analyst, LAFD, their colleague who served the City for 28 years...

Dep. Chief Graham Everett retires after 34 years of City service.

A ceremony was held Jan. 27 in City Council chambers to note the retirement of Dep. Chief Graham Everett, Executive Bureau Commander...

Pepe Garcia, Assistant Director, retires from Sanitation after 35 years of City service.

A City Hall ceremony was held Jan. 27 for Jose “Pepe” Garcia, Assistant Director of the Solid Resources Operations, LA Sanitation and Environment...

Norma Gutierrez retires after 32 years of City service.

On Jan. 30, a reception was held for the retirement of Norma Gutierrez, Personnel Director II....

Sgt. Brad Hearn retires after 28 years of service.

Sgt. II Brad Hearn held his final roll call Jan. 26 before he retired from the LAPD with 28 years of City service...

In Memoriam: Richard Kaufman, brother of Kurt Kaufman, LADWP, passes away

Kurt Kaufman, LAPD, announces the death of his brother, Richard Kaufman, Feb. 9. Richard, the deceased, was “a proud IBEW Union brother,” according to Kurt, a Club Member...