People on the Move

Pat Walsh, Menifee’s chief of police, has announced his retirement. Walsh, who spent the last three years establishing Menifee’s police department, will step down in July, according to a statement. An exact date has not been set. “Establishing the Menifee Police Department and working with our brave men and women …

Erica Russo has been named Temecula’s community services director. Formerly the city’s assistant director of community services, Russo takes over for Kevin Hawkins, who was promoted to assistant city manager in July, according to a statement on Temecula’s website. Russo has held an interim title for the past six months. …

Moreno Valley Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez attended the recent Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C. Gutierrez met with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden during the three-day non-partisan event, which was held Jan. 18 -21, according to a statement. It’s always a pleasure to join my fellow Mayors in …

Jeffrey Godown has been named interim chief of the Cal State San Bernardino Police Department. Godown replaces Nina Jansen, who will step down Feb.1, according to a statement on the university’s website. A veteran of more than 30 years in law enforcement, including time with the Los Angeles and San …

Krista L. Newkirk will be inaugurated president of the University of Redlands next month. Newkirk, who took over as the university’s top administrator in July, is scheduled to be formally instated Feb. 23 in a 10 a.m. ceremony at Memorial Chapel, according to a statement on the university’s website. Formerly …

Henry Garcia has been named Eastvale’s acting city manager. A 30-year public service employee, Garcia replaces Bryan Jones, who was placed on administrative leave last month for reasons that have not been disclosed, according to a statement on the city’s website. Jones remains on the city’s payroll, according to reports. …