Welcome to the LACERA news section, where we share what’s happening at LACERA and update our members on anything affecting their retirement benefits.
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Prepare for March Madness
Every year, LACERA experiences an uptick in retirement applications leading up to March, which we aptly refer to as “March Madness.”
December 2025 Pathways and Spotlight Newsletters Now Available Online
LACERA publishes and mails two quarterly newsletters—Pathways for active members and Spotlight for retired members—to keep you updated.
LACERA CIO Jonathan Grabel Named to 2026 Elite Institutional CIOs List
LACERA announces CIO Jonathan Grabel’s recognition on Markets Group’s 2026 Elite Institutional CIOs list.
LACERA’s Tamara Caldwell Wins SACRS Volunteer Award
We are proud to announce that LACERA’s Division Manager of Disability Retirement Services, Tamara L. Caldwell, has been honored.
Kaiser Permanente Strike Activity Has Ended
The work stoppage by unions affiliated with the Alliance of Health Care Unions has concluded.
Jason Choi nominated for WorldPensionSummit Rising Stars Honor
We are pleased to share that LACERA’s Jason Choi, Senior Investment Analyst, has been nominated by Pension & Investments.
Update on Kaiser Permanente Strike
Despite efforts to reach a fair agreement, the Alliance of Health Care Unions has begun a strike.
Possible Kaiser Permanente Labor Strike October 14–19
LACERA has been notified by Kaiser Permanente of a potential labor strike involving several Alliance local unions across California, Hawaii, Oregon, and southwest Washington.
LACERA CIO Appointed to CFA Institute’s Inclusion Committee
We are proud to announce that LACERA CIO Jon Grabel has been appointed to the CFA Institute’s Inclusion Committee.
September 2025 Pathways and Spotlight Newsletters Now Available Online
LACERA publishes and mails two quarterly newsletters—Pathways for active members and Spotlight for retired members—to keep you updated.