Funeral, fundraiser honor the memory of Officer Fernando Arroyos.

A large-scale funeral service was held Feb. 2 for slain LAPD Officer II Fernando Arroyos at Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills...

Lourdes Varas, PSR III, retires from LAPD/Communications

On Feb. 10, Lourdes Varas, PSR III, retired from LAPD/Communications. She retires with 33 years of City service...

Janna Sidley, Harbor’s General Counsel, retired Feb. 11

Janna Sidley, Harbor’s General Counsel out of the Office of the City Attorney, retired Feb. 11 after 19 years of distinguished City service...

Chief Terrazas to retire; Fire Marshal Crowley nominated.

City Council President Nury Martinez announced that Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas will retire after nearly 40 years of City service, and that Kristin Crowley, a top deputy with 25 years of City service, has been nominated as City Council President...

Retirement system honors employees, Retirees during virtual holiday party.

During the Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System’s (LACERS) annual holiday party, held virtually in December 2021, the department honored many of its employees who were nominated...

Tax Information for City Retirees

LACERS has completed its mailing of 1099-R tax documents to retirees and beneficiaries for the 2021 tax year. Please note that 1099-Rs are sent only to the address on file with LACERS...

LAWA, DCA turn LAX into an impressive art gallery for travelers.

The impressive LAX Art Program, the product of two City departments working together – LA World Airports and Cultural Affairs – and a local gallery, has turned LAX into a strong presenter of vibrant west coast contemporary art.

Club Valentines Messages

Alive! presents one of our most popular annual features – Club Valentines. Enjoy… and happy Valentine’s Day!

Youth Council Seeks First Members

Club kids (and all City kids) are encouraged to apply for membership to LA Youth Development Dept.’s Olivia Mitchell LA City Youth Council, which is accepting applications for its first citywide group...

Scenes From a Pandemic: Part 23

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