Flex Your Power
It took at least six years of living in Southern California before I was able to distinguish seasonal changes. In Kentucky where I grew up, the signs were obvious, like the leaves’ change of color and late afternoon temperature drops that signaled Fall was on the way. But after 37 years here, I’ve learned to […]
A Marathon of a Cleanup
The StreetsLA team got to work before and after the LA Marathon, held March 8 through downtown and West Los Angeles. The week before featured StreetsLA preparing the route, including making repairs (here, on Sepulveda Boulevard). The end of the marathon meant the start for StreetsLA’s cleanup team to tidy up for the work week […]
Chermaine Representing
The City’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade in South Los Angeles Jan. 19 featured Club Member Chermaine Fontenette, Refuse Collection Truck Operator in Public Works/Sanitation and Environment. Chermaine, a Club Rep, rode in her Sanitation vehicle and also stepped out to greet those who came to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and enjoy the […]
A Life in the Sky
Fifty-six years is barely a blip in the life of the visible universe. But in the life of a City employee, it’s legend. This month, as his formal directorship of Griffith Observatory enters its fifth decade and his overall employment with the City surpasses an astounding 56 years, Alive! honors and reminisces with Dr. Ed […]
Four for Capt. Baez
On Feb. 19, Capt. III Alex Baez, Transit Services Division, received the LAPD’s Excellence in Leadership award for crimefighting efforts, his fourth with five nominations. “Capt. Baez is honored to celebrate this fourth award and fifth nomination spanning three bureaus and divisions,” Transit Services Division wrote. “He extends his sincere appreciation to the dedicated men […]
Arlene On The Scene: LA County Management Council’s Fall Conference
On Oct. 30, Arlene and the Club’s Becky DeBolt of the Club’s Mobile Team attended the LA County Management Council’s fall conference in Alhambra. Hello to our new and existing Club Members!
Graduations: April 2026
Ava Guardado graduated from Charter Oak High School in Covina, and plans to study criminal justice in college. She’s the child of Stephanie Guardado, LADWP.
LAFD Promotes 20 Sworn Employees
On March 5, the Los Angeles Fire Dept. promoted 20 members in leadership positions. Those promoted are: Engineer:Chase FletcherRaymond GonzalezZachary PattonTimothy PidoKevin RamirezNicholas ShrodeBranden StraussManvel Trtryan Captain I:Nicholas DiezKristofer JorgensenDerek MachenAbraham MiaJustin MooreWilliam NevinsOmar SerranoMatthew WebberWestley Yoshimura Deputy Chief:Luis AldanaWilliam Peralta Chief Deputy:Vincent Alvarado Congratulations to all!
Honoring the Earth
On Sat., April 18, Public Works/Sanitation and Environment plans to hold its 10th annual Citywide Earth Day LA event, this year at Pan Pacific Park in the Fairfax/La Brea area. It is being called a zero-waste event. Plans include City vehicles for kids to explore, games to play, prizes to win, sustainability workshops, plant giveaways, […]
Going Deep for the Special Olympics
In late February, California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation offices throughout the took part in the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics in Northern California. The events brought together athletes, supports and public safety partners. Sacramento: Nearly a dozen parole staff, along with a few of their family members, took part in the Greater Sacramento […]