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Annual picnic for African-American law enforcement Retirees returns.

More than 100 people gathered for the annual Ebony Reunion Picnic, held each September primarily for African American former LAPD employees...

Read All About It: It’s Thanksgiving!

As the holidays envelop us, Alive! continues publishing recommendations from our favorite Library – Los Angeles Public Library – for your seasonal reading pleasure and to remember the point of the holiday, gratitude...

LA CityView Channel 35 nabs 3 first-place honors.

The awards poured in for the much-honored LA CityView Channel 35 during a recent independent association presentation...

Jim McDonnell, longtime Police leader and Club Member, nominated for LAPD’s top job.

Jim McDonnell, former First Assistant Chief of the LAPD and Sheriff of Los Angeles County, was nominated by Mayor Karen Bass Oct. 4 to become the LAPD’s 59th Chief of Police...

Successful Pretty in Pink program celebrates its 10th anniversary.

It’s ten years and counting for Rec and Parks’ innovative and life-changing Pretty in Pink empowerment program for young girls...

Holiday Events for 2024

Every year, the City produces and sponsors a variety of events to celebrate the holidays...

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

On Sept. 5 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel downtown, the LAPD hosted its annual “Above and Beyond” ceremony, hosted by entertainer Howie Mandel...

City departments celebrate Latino Heritage Month: Sept. 15–Oct. 15

From Sept. 15 – the anniversary of Mexican independence – to Oct. 15, the City of Los Angeles celebrated Latino Heritage Month...

Tiena Johnson Hall takes leadership role in pivotal dept.

Tiena Johnson Hall was appointed the new General Manager of the LA Housing Dept. She was appointed by Mayor Karen Bass...

Board honors 4 Officers, 1 civilian for car crash bravery.

Four Los Angeles Police Officers and a civilian photographer were recognized Oct. 1 by the Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners for their display of extraordinary...