In Memoriam: Cuong Chau

Rec and Parks held a memorial service Aug. 13 for beloved employee Cuong Chau, Sr. Recreation Director II, who died July 6. He was 50 and had served the City officially for 24 years...

Carl Carranza retires after 17 years of City service.

The Cabrillo Aquarium crew said goodbye to Carl Carranza, Aquarium Educator, with a party in late January...

Griffith Observatory names seat in honor of the late Tom LaBonge.

Before he tragically passed away, former Councilman and proud Club Member Tom LaBonge had visited every corner of the City...

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium hosts Shark Week featuring the feared sea creatures.

Coinciding with TV’s week of sharks, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium presents its own Shark Week from 2 to 5 p.m. July 14-19. Shark Week features special shark crafts and activities each day...

Belinda Jackson built the country’s best rec center – the EXPO Center. As she...

A  City powerhouse has retired. Without Belinda Jackson, there would be no EXPO Center, maybe the finest public recreation center in the country...

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...

Lotus Festival Blooms

The Lotus Festival, one of the signature cultural celebrations in the City, took place July 14-15 at Echo Park. Dates coincide with the blooming of the lotus flower.

Juliette McAllister retires from the City after 16 years of City service.

Juliette McAllister, Administrative Clerk, Rec and Parks at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, retired June 22 with a celebration at Taxco’s Mexican Restaurant in Ranch Palos Verdes.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium to host annual Whale Fiesta in January.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is scheduled to present the 49th annual Whale Fiesta from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Aquarium.

Holiday Happenings

Rec and Parks’ 21th annual ice skating rink in Pershing Square. Zoo's reindeer ready for final romp. Zoo lights aglow for final week.