Todd Gaydowski, longtime historian, passes away.
Roy “Todd” Gaydowski, Records Management Officer in the City Clerk’s Office and noted historian, passed away April 12...
Club celebrates 18 years sponsoring teams in this legendary desert footrace.
The 38th annual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay returned after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The race was held in the desert and ending in Las Vegas April 9-10...
Five Animal Control Officers promoted to elite rescue team.
Five Animal Control Officers have been promoted to the elite Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team (SMART) at Animal Services.
Brenda Barnette retires as GM.
Brenda Barnette, General Manager of Animal Services, announced that she would be retiring from the position in mid-May. Dana Brown, who has served in the City for more than 30 years, including at Animal Services, was...
Animal Services Officers deploy at South Lake Tahoe to help save animals during the...
As the Caldor Fire devastated the South Lake Tahoe area last August, people and their homes weren’t the only victims. Animals needed to be rescued, too...
Rescuing pets is a serious, demanding job. SMART is up to the task.
On March 28, a stormy César Chávez Day in the City, Animal Services’ Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue (SMART) Team and the LAFD’s Swift Water Rescue Team responded to a dog struggling in the fast, dangerous waters of the LA River. After a tense 30 minutes of critical actions followed by several hours of observation and medical attention for the pet, Animal Services reunited the dog – Scooby – safely with his owner. Mission accomplished!
Stacey Dains nominated for GM.
Staycee Dains has been nominated as the new General Manager for Animal Services. Mayor Karen Bass made the nomination and the announcement...
Dains Makes Gains
Three weeks into the role as General Manager of Los Angeles Animal Services, Staycee Dains has completed visits to all six City animal shelters as she...
Sanitation honors 53 of its best and brightest.
On Dec. 5, Public Works/Sanitation held its annual employee recognition and appreciation event, honoring 53 employees...
West Valley Sanitation collects more than 200 toys for children in need.
West Valley Sanitation culminated its 2018 toy drive with a crew lunch and holiday party Dec. 12. The drive, featured on the December 2016 cover of Alive!...
