Welcome to the Eastern Sierra
The Bridgeport Office of the California Highway Patrol welcomed two new Officers on Feb. 23 – Officer B. Armenta and Officer J. Valles. And Officer J. Schilly completed her Field Training program. Congratulations to all!
The Club Visits CAL FIRE
In January, the Club met State employees from across California as they gathered in San Diego for the annual conference of CAL FIRE Local 2881, the labor association representing state Firefighters in workplace matters and professional support. Local 2881 members serve within CAL FIRE, whose roots trace back to 1885. What began as forest protection […]
Welcome New Officers
Susanville locals Officers Justin Wheeler and Dalton Reed were welcomed after their graduation by the CHP station at Susanville. “These new Officers represent the future of public safety in California,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “The badge they were given is on loan from the people of this state, and every day they must earn […]
For Joshua
At the 52nd annual Guns and Hoses charity football game, held Jan. 31, first responders came together to honor fallen CDCR Parole Agent Joshua Byrd, who was killed in the line of duty in 2025. Agent Byrd’s family was presented with special memorabilia, as teammates and coworkers paid tribute. The Fire Dogs took the win […]
Congrats, Kira!
Kira Dres has been named the new Deputy State Archivist and Assistant Division Chief at the California State Archives. Kira originally joined the Archives in 2014 as an Archivist and later served as Managing Archivist of the Collections Management Unit, where she led a team of archivists, preservation staff and interns in the accessioning, processing […]
The Award Goes to STO
LADOT’s Special Traffic Operations (STO) team worked hard to manage the traffic crunch before, during and after the recent Grammy Awards, held Feb. 1 at crypto.com arena in downtown LA. Alive! has chronicled the Special Traffic Operations team before. They do a great job mitigating heavy traffic snafus during the City’s many special events, including […]
Measuring Up
In February, LADWP took its first readings of the Eastern Sierra Nevada snowpack this year, and it measured 100 percent of normal to date, and 62 percent normal of a typical water year ending April 1. ending April 1. Measurements will continue monthly through April 1. Snowmelt runoff is a core component of the water […]
Goodbye to 3
Airport Police held receptions for three longtime employees who retired recently. On Feb. 18, a party was held for Officer Gilbert Zambrano, who retired after 33 years of service in law enforcement, including 21 years with Airport Police. “We extend our sincere gratitude for his dedication, professionalism and unwavering commitment to the City of Los […]
It’s Tim’s Time
ITA held a farewell celebration Jan. 14 for Tim Lee, Chief Information Security Officer and Club Member, who’s retiring after 30 years of service and unwavering dedication to protecting the City’s digital assets. To farewell event was a heartfelt gathering filled with stories highlighting Tim’s calm leadership during critical moments, his commitment to excellence, and […]
New Officers Galore!
From December to February, the Port Police and Airport Police welcomed new Officers. Port Police Port Police welcomed Officers Jessika Earley and Justin Burris in December, and Officer Brett Forman in February. Officer Brett Forman Officer Jessika Earley Officer Justin Burris Airport Police In January, Airport Police welcomed Officer Khalil Flemister in January, and Officer […]