Lifes Moments: Graduations June 2025

Aliyah Garnica

graduated from Alexander Fleming Middle School. “When I graduate from high school, I would like to further my education in becoming a teacher,” she says. Aliyah is the grandchild of Johnny Williams, Public Works/Sanitation.

Brooke Carcámo-Toledo

graduated from Chico State University. She plans to return to Chico State this fall toward earning her master’s degree in public relations. Brooke is the child of Gerald Toledo, LADWP.

Brandon Richard

graduated from Cal State, Dominguez Hills in business finance. He plans to pursue a master’s degree in business analytics at Loyola Marymount University. Brandon is the child of Joe Richard II, LADOT.

Lauren Richard

graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Inglewood and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Cal State, Dominguez Hills. Lauren is the child of Joe Richard II, LADOT.

Jayla Love

graduated from Paramount High School and plans to attend Cal State, Dominguez Hills in the fall. She’ll play basketball and major in communications. She’s the daughter of James Love, Public Works/StreetsLA. “Very proud of her.”

Tyler Robideau

graduated from Valencia High School and is taking classes at College of the Canyons to prepare for a future in firefighting. Tyler is the child of Capt. II Nick Robideau, LAFD.

Kennedy Richard

graduated from Windward School in Mar Vista and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in sociology at Pomona College before studying for a law degree. Kennedy is the child of Joe Richard II, LADOT.

Nicholas Aaron Kenji Burton

graduated from Chapman University. “Congratulations, Nicholas! As you graduate and continue your graduate MBA program, know how proud we are of you. We love you. Mom and Dad.” Nicholas is the child of Anna Burton, Retired, Harbor.

Jaelah Davis

graduated from Serra High School in Gardena and plans to attend UCLA in the fall, studying biology. She’s a “beautiful daughter of Jamal Davis,” Public Works/StreetsLA.

Autumn Garnica

graduated from the Port of LA Charter High School and plans to study artificial intelligence at the University of California, San Diego. “I plan to use my degree to build the future of technology and computer systems.” Autumn is the grandchild of Johnny Williams, Retired, Public Works/Sanitation.

Ashlei Howard

graduated from Southern New Hampshire University and plans to pursue a doctoral degree. Ashlei is a Communications Information Rep II at the Public Works/Sanitation customer care center.