911 Dispatchers see four promotions and one retirement.

On Dec. 16, four personnel of LAPD/Communications were promoted...

Sanitation’s Recycling Program hosting a Citywide food drive.

Sanitation’s Recycling Program is hosting a Citywide food drive, collecting non-perishable foods in a charity effort...

‘Ugly’ … But Good!

LAPD Communications held its annual “ugly sweater” contest for the holidays, and here are the winners...

Dep. Chief Donald Graham becomes first Filipino-American promoted to the position.

In December, Commander Donald Graham was promoted to Deputy Chief, making him the first Filipino-American to achieve the rank...

In the global headlines, Harbor Dept. works to unclog the supply chain.

In this feature story, read about the efforts – still ongoing – made by the Port’s Wharfingers and the heavy data management from Cargo Marketing to help clear the deckS...

Paul C. Blount, recycling expert and Retired Club Board Member, passes away.

Paul C. Blount, a Retired Operations Manager in Public Works/Sanitation and Environment’s Solid Resource Engineering section and former Club Board Member, committee member and department representative died in Florida in late October...

Scenes From a Pandemic: Part 22

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

Ken Husting honored as Parking Professional of the Year.

Ken Husting, Principal Transportation Engineer, was named Parking Professional of the Year by the California Public Parking Association...

Principal Civil Engineer Shirley Lau is promoted to Assistant Director of Street Services.

On Dec. 4, Public Works/Street Services appointed Shirley Lau as its Assistant Director (Chief Technical Officer). Previously, Shirley was the Division Manager for Public Works/Engineering’s Bridge Improvement Division...

Dept. honors Firefighters for heroic acts.

On Nov. 10, the LAFD hosted its annual Valor ceremony at Dodger Stadium. The ceremony, sponsored and produced by the LAFD Foundation, honored 18 who performed over and above the call of duty during 2020-21...