Hogan: Firefighter of the Year

LAFD Chief Deputy Armando Hogan was named Firefighter of the Year (2021) by the LA City Firefighters Association (LAFFA). Friends, family and co-workers attended the event, held...

Holiday Events Are Back!

Some City-sponsored events returned last year, and more continue reopening this year as the pandemic seems to fade into the distance (cross our fingers)...

LAPD Above and Beyond event honors courage and bravery in protecting the City.

On Oct. 20, the LAPD hosted its annual “Above and Beyond” ceremony. This year’s event honored 14 Officers who demonstrated the highest level of courage and bravery in protecting the City...

Annual picnic for African-American law enforcement Retirees returns.

The Ebony Reunion Picnic, held each September primarily for African American former LAPD employees, was held Sept. 10 in Kenneth Hahn County Park in LA...

Filipino Employee Association celebrates 40th anniversary.

On October 7, LAFACE – the Los Angeles Filipino Association of City Employees – enjoyed a double-stacked celebration of the important organization’s 40th anniversary. A ceremony in City Council chambers began the celebration...

Scenes From a Pandemic: Part 31

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

Are You Ready for Retirement?

Learn about your retirement options and benefits at an upcoming Planning for Retirement webinar, hosted by the LACERS Member Engagement team...

One small act of kindness grew into a charity.

With his wife, Loretta, Zaki Mustafa, Retired Executive Officer, LADOT, 33 years of City service and Club Member, formed a nonprofit. He raised money any way he could, and organized shipments of jackets for those in need...

Dept. running team wins second responder relay.

On Oct. 15, the LAPD’s Elite Running Team defended their title, winning first place...

LAPD hosts local celebration of National Dispatchers Week.

The LAPD celebrated National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – popularly known as National Dispatchers Week – April 11-15, honoring its dispatchers with ceremonies and honors...