Denise Verret, Club Member, promoted to Zoo Director, the first African American female zoo...
On June 28, the City Council confirmed the Mayor Eric Garcetti’s nomination of Denise M. Verret, Club Member, as the new Zoo Director of the Los Angeles Zoo. She previously served as the Zoo’s interim Zoo Director...
Airport Police welcomes three new Officers.
On July 3, following a graduation ceremony held at the Los Angeles Police Academy, Airport Police Assistant Chief Dan Llorens swore-in three new Airport Police Officers. They are Officers Jesse Amezcua, Ashley Arranga and Nikko Valdenor...
Welcome, Officer Sanchez
The Port Police welcomes its newest Port Police Officer, Macario Sanchez, who graduated from the Academy joining the Port Police ranks...
Lotus Festival pays tribute to Thailand.
The Lotus Festival, one of the signature cultural celebrations in the City, took place July 13-14 in Echo Park.Dates coincided with the blooming of the lotus flower. Admission was free...
Street Services honors three for their service.
On July 9, Public Works/Street Services marked service milestones for three of its employees.The honors went to:...
Fire Dept. hosts annual Civilian Employee Recognition Awards.
On May 22, the LAFD honored its civilian employees. The event took place at Dodger Stadium...
Banning Residence Museum to host 11th annual food/concert fundraiser.
Friends of Banning Museum plans to celebrate the birthday of the “Father of the Los Angeles Port” Phineas Banning with a special evening of Mexican food, music and dancing. The evening is set for 5 – 8 p.m. Aug. 17...
Zoo brings back popular Roaring Nights for grown-ups this summer.
The L.A. Zoo’s Roaring Nights summer series is back and better than ever – offering fun, fascinating explorations at the intersection of music, art, and wildlife on select...
Salvage unit takes care of City’s extras, saves money.
In June, and then continuing into July, General Services’ Salvage Unit took up a central window in City Hall South to show visitors what the unit is all about...
Shakespeare’s Finale
Shakespeare by the Sea free program concludes its 22nd season.
LA’s Shakespeare by the Sea theatre troupe, funded partially by Rec and Parks, Cultural Affairs and the City Council, concludes its 22nd season in locations...
