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Benigno “Ben” Sandoval has been named Hemet’s economic development director. Sandoval, who has been the city’s economic development manager for the past 19 months, has strengthened local businesses and attracted new ones during that time, according to a statement on the city’s website. “Ben’s energy and relentless efforts to drive …

Stater Bros. has promoted three employees to vice president positions. Mike Crawford has been named vice president of strategic insights and process innovation, Alex Lemos vice president of accounting and Sonia Munoz vice president of employee relations, according to a statement. All three appointments became official Sept. 29, the day …

Stater Bros. has announced two executive promotions. Rebecca Calvin has been named executive vice president and chief marketing officer, and Bertha Luna has been promoted to vice president of store operations, according to a statement released by the company. Both will report to Greg McNiff, Stater Bros,’ president and chief …

Ralph Cavallo, a longtime Upland resident and community leader, has received the city’s first-ever Key to the City. An Upland resident since 1971, Cavallo was presented the award during the Sept. 22 city council meeting, according to a statement released by the city. “Ralph Cavallo represents the best of Upland,” …

Dennis Zhang, a veteran retail and industrial broker, has come back to CBRE. Zhang, most recently a senior vice president with Lee & Associate Ontario, now holds the same title at CBRE Ontario, according to a statement. “We are thrilled to welcome Dennis back to the CBRE family,” said Ian …

Amanda Ward has been appointed to the California Emergency Medical Services Commission. A Yucaipa resident, Ward has been associate dean of public safety at Crafton Hills College for the past year, according to a statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state-operated website. Ward was an emergency medical technician and a paramedic at …