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Two interim department heads with the city of Riverside have been assigned to those jobs permanently. Kris Martinez, a 21-year city employee, has been named public works director, and Carl Carey has replaced Martinez as general services director, according to a city statement released Tuesday. Martinez and Carey, a 10-year …

Sarah Manwaring has taken over as Menifee’s city clerk. Manwaring was welcomed by city staff and council members during the Nov. 4 council meeting, according to a city statement. She replaces Kathy Bennett, who will retire Friday following a 25-year career. Manwaring most recently served as Murrieta’s city clerk, where …

A national group that encourages women to run for public office has named Perris Mayor Pro Tem Tonya Burke a finalist for its Emerging Leader award. Burke, who was elected to the city council last year, is one of six finalists nationwide for the award given out by Emerge America …

Virgil Rush, a community enhancement officer with the town of Apple Valley, was recently named that community’s employee of the quarter. Rush supervises weekend inmate crews that remove trash that has been dumped illegally when code enforcement officials aren’t able to locate the person who committed the violation, according to …

Ted White has been named Riverside’s city planner. White, who spent 18 years working in the Anaheim Planning Department, will oversee all aspects of planning and will report to Rafael Guzman, director of community and economic development, according to a release. White is expected to expand and simplify Riverside’s use …

David Montgomery-Scott has been named Corona’s Library & Recreation Services Director. Montgomery-Scott, who was selected following a national search, began work Oct. 19, according to a city release. One of 70 candidates who applied for the job, Montgomery-Scott has extensive experience in municipal recreation. He held various recreation jobs with …