Four Officers honored for saving a pilot’s life.
On Jan. 26, 2022, four LAPD Officers who saved a downed pilot’s life were honored for their heroic act by Congressman (and former Councilman) Tony Cardenas and the Montague Charter Academy Elementary School...
In Memoriam: Remembering Gordon Brooks
Remembrance written by Betty Uyeda, Retired, ITA: "I was saddened to see that “In Memoriam” listed a familiar name, L. Gordon Brooks. This must have been Gordon Brooks, I thought sadly, seeing that he served 36 years in the Library...
Police Dept. promotes two from within.
Congratulations to Commander Craig Valenzuela and Sgt. Roxanne Flores in LAPD leadership who were recently promoted...
Scenes From a Pandemic: Part 24
Alive! continues its documentation of City employees as they take a multitude of measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic...
Lt. II Rich Thomas retires from LAPD Communications.
A retirement event was held Jan. 19 for Lt. II Rich Thomas, who retires from LAPD/Communications after 38 years of City service...
Funeral, fundraiser honor the memory of Officer Fernando Arroyos.
A large-scale funeral service was held Feb. 2 for slain LAPD Officer II Fernando Arroyos at Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills...
Lourdes Varas, PSR III, retires from LAPD/Communications
On Feb. 10, Lourdes Varas, PSR III, retired from LAPD/Communications. She retires with 33 years of City service...
Janna Sidley, Harbor’s General Counsel, retired Feb. 11
Janna Sidley, Harbor’s General Counsel out of the Office of the City Attorney, retired Feb. 11 after 19 years of distinguished City service...
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...
LAWA, DCA turn LAX into an impressive art gallery for travelers.
The impressive LAX Art Program, the product of two City departments working together – LA World Airports and Cultural Affairs – and a local gallery, has turned LAX into a strong presenter of vibrant west coast contemporary art.
