Zoo creates its first ever conservation strategic plan.

The Los Angeles Zoo launched its first conservation strategic plan July 22. This plan is the first in the Zoo’s history solely dedicated to wildlife conservation...

Korean-American Milestone

Deputy Chief Dominic Choi marks historic first. LAPD: A community celebration was held in July for LAPD Deputy Chief Dominic Choi, the first Korean-American to reach the rank of Deputy Chief in LAPD history. Congratulations, Deputy...

Scenes From a Pandemic: Part 18

Alive! continues its documentation of City employees as they take a multitude of measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic...

Happy 241th Birthday, LA!

On Sept. 4, Los Angeles turns 241 years old (we were founded Sept. 4, 1781)...

Vax to the Max

On Aug. 12, General Services coordinated a vaccination drive against COVID-19 for Custodians who were not yet vaccinated. It was also...

Capt. Godinez: Firefighter of the Year

Capt. II Rick Godinez, Retired, 36 years of City service, Club Member, has been named Firefighter of the Year for 2019...

Three Dispatcher Promotions

On July 28, LAPD/Communications promoted three to leadership positions...

Biking for the Fallen

On July 24, approximately 100 bicyclists from the LAPD rode to raise funds and awareness for Officer Val Martinez, the first sworn LAPD employee reported to succumb to the coronavirus...

An Evening to Build Community

On Aug. 3, several divisions of the LAPD took part in National Night Out, a nationwide event that brings community and...

Dep. Chief Pete Zarcone retires after 33 years.

A reception was held Aug. 5 for Dep. Chief Pete Zarcone, LAPD. He retires with 33 years of City service...