We are devastated to report that Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation Co-President Michael Sellars passed away on July 16, 2025. Michael left behind a lasting legacy of dedication to the LAPD Reserve Corps through his 26-year career as reserve police officer and his longtime leadership in the LAPRF, including as editor-in-chief of The Rotator newsletter. He will be deeply missed. If you would like to make a memorial donation, please click the button below.
In this interview with East West Bank, Bill and Karla Ahmanson share what it means to be Twice a Citizen, reflect on memorable moments in the field and how they balance service with family life, and why giving back through civic duty is so important.
It wasn’t so much rain as a cool drizzle that fell on the Skirball Cultural Center during the annual Reserve Officer of the Year/Twice a Citizen Gala on May 3. But for the record, the inclement weather waited until the cocktail hour and the conclusion of the outside red carpet, when attendees were already nestled inside.