Holiday Cheer, Record Attendance
By Beverly J. Clark, Publicity Director The Friendship Auditorium was filled with holiday cheer, laughter and a strong sense of camaraderie as RLACEI hosted its annual holiday celebration — and what a celebration it was. With more than 230 Retirees in attendance, this gathering marked the largest and most well attended event in RLACEI’s history. […]
As IRMAAs Rise, Can The LACERS Pitch In?
By Tom Moutes, LACERS Commissioner Warning! Reading this article may help your retirement pocketbook! Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAAs) have remained top of mind for the LACERS Board. What are IRMAAs? IRMAAs are surcharges the federal government extracts from you for the pleasure of being in a Medicare health plan, depending on your income. LACERS […]
Simply Thankful
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love—then make that day count. – Steve Maraboli We live in a world where abundance is all around us to the extent that we often expect our wants and needs to be […]
Two Icons Rising
ABOUT JOHN F. SZABO John F. Szabo is the City Librarian of the Los Angeles Public Library, which serves more than four million people—the largest population of any public library in the United States. He oversees the Central Library and 72 branches. In 2015, the Library received the nation’s highest honor for library service, the […]
New Project, New Detail
PORT POLICE CREATES NEW BIKE UNIT TO PROTECT THE NEW WEST HARBOR LA. In preparation for the opening of West Harbor a food and waterfront park commercial development under construction in San Pedro Port Police has announced a new Waterfront Unit. The unit will be dedicated to the beautiful parks the Port of LA continues […]
Your Best Life January 2026 Photo Contest
Photo Contest! Retirees: Show us your best life! Gardening … dining with friends … talking walks … cooking … show us what you’re up to. And you could win a prize! We’ll award the first three to submit with a $50 gift card, submitted from the first to the 15th of each month. Submit your […]
2025: Reviewing a Year of Honoring You Remotely
In 2025, the Club proudly shipped an astounding 449 retirement plaques to honor the hard work, dedication and commitment of public service employees just like you. Each plaque represents a career spent serving communities and making a meaningful difference. Recognizing your service is more than a tradition—it’s our way of saying thank you. It is […]
Arlene on the Scene: Natural Resource Agency 2026
Arlene and Lupe Lira, Director of Digital Media, closed out their August visit in Sacramento at the California Natural Resources Agency and were honored to be invited to SEIU Local 1000’s member barbecue. Welcome to our newest Club Members!
Getting Their Move On
In late November, LACERS Well champion Ben Gaetos hosted his regular Griffith Park hike with fellow Retirees. This time, though, it looks like they made it to Devil’s Gate Dam in Pasadena. Want to join this or another event? Email LACERS at LacersWell@lacers.org for more information.
Water Award
SANITATION’S HYPERION PLANT WINS AWARD OF MERIT FROM INDUSTRY. Sanitation and Environment’s Advanced Water Purification Facility (HAWPF) received the Award of Merit in the regional Water/Environment category from Engineering News- Record, an industry news source. As part of a proof of concept toward the city of Los Angeles’ ambitious goal of recycling 100 percent of […]