Best Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Look, we’ve all been there. Game day’s coming, you’re hosting friends, and you need wings that’ll make everyone forget about ordering takeout. That’s where these Air Fryer Chicken Wings come in—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and so ridiculously easy you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with anything else. Here’s the thing: I […]
A Visit from Santa
In December, Santa hitched a ride courtesy the Atascadero Fire Dept. to the California Dept. of State Hospitals’ Atascadero daycare facility to visit with the hospital facility staff’s families. There, he delivered fire helmets and goodies donated by the Fire Dept.’s firefighters. Beautiful visit, Santa!
Snowpack Looking Good
The Dept. of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the first snow survey of the season Dec. 30 at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 24 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 5 inches, which is 50 percent of average for this location. The snow water equivalent measures the amount of water contained […]
Heroes and Recovery
I find it difficult to overemphasize how much the devastating fires in January 2025 have changed our lives. Their aftermath affects nearly every single City employee in every department every day. We have lost so much. But all you need to do to find signs of life is remember the heroes who saved lives and […]
On The Job Photo Contest: February Winners
Public Works/Sanitation Clean Water Conveyance DivisionHere are David Cook, 50 years of City service (!), and Octavio Edeza, 34 years, working on the job. Submitted by Angela Lagassie, Sr. Administrative Clerk. All are Club Members.
Chief Mike Blankenheim retires after 27 years of State service
In late November, Cal Fire AEU Chief Mike Blankenheim retired after 27 years of dedicated State service. “We thank him for his years of steady leadership, service and commitment,” according to the unit. Chief Mike, the Club celebrates your career and thanks you for your service. Enjoy your retirement!
Jon Reis promoted to Deputy Chief, Administration
In mid-December, Jon Reis was promoted to Dep. Chief of Administration for the Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit. In his new role, Chief Reis will oversee the unit’s administration, including all finance and personnel operations. He began his fire service career in 2004 as a Volunteer Firefighter with the City of Ione FD. In 2006, […]
Department Thanks Federal Workers With LA’s Favorite Hot Dogs
On Nov. 14 – one day after the United States ended the government shutdown, which crippled the nation’s aviation industry – LAX brought back Pink’s Hot Dogs to say thanks to federal employees who worked extra hard to keep things functioning. Pink’s Hot Dogs had a restaurant at LAX years ago. But this was strictly […]
City Holiday Guide
A few events and dates remain for the list of City holiday activities. They are: LA Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow When: through Jan. 11 (closed most Mondays and Tuesdays). Where: LA Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Griffith Park, 5355 Zoo Dr. Cost: $29 (child $19; daytime Zoo admission extra; Zoo members receive discounts). Club Members: Save […]
The City Parties!
Every year, departments put aside their hard work and come together for fun and socialization at their festive holiday parties. And Alive! publishes as many of your party pics as we can, in print and online. Starting this month, we cover the City Parties. And we’ll continue in the next months as the photos come […]