People on the Move

Kate Liszka, an associate professor at Cal State San Bernardino who specializes in Egyptian history and culture, served as a consultant on the Disney movie “Under Wraps,” which premiered earlier this month on the Disney Channel and Disney+. Listed in the closing credits as “Egyptologist,” Liszka gave filmmakers suggestions and …

Teresa Gallavan has been named Palm Springs’ assistant city manager. Formerly the city manager in Selma in the San Joaquin Valley, Gallavan is scheduled to begin her new job next month, according to a statement on Palm Springs’ website. “I am thrilled to be bringing Teresa on to join our …

Craig Butler has been named employee of the quarter by Omnitrans, San Bernardino County’s largest public transit agency. A 12-year Omnitrans employee, Butler was recognized for exceptional work overseeing the Stops and Stations section of the transit agency’s maintenance department, according to a statement on the agency’s website. During a …

Andrew Mills has been named Palm Springs’ chief of police. Mills, who has been chief of the Santa Cruz Police Department since 2017, was selected following a nationwide search in which more than 50 applicants were considered. “Chief Mills was clearly the top performer in the process,” City Manager Justin …

Kawhi Leonard, Moreno Valley native and a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, and Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez recently dedicated Kawhi Leonard Basketball Court at Weston Park. The court was designed by street artist Mr. Brainwash and hand-painted by community volunteers, including city staff, council members, Leonard’s family, and members of …

Pamela Galera has been named Riverside’s director of parks, recreation, and community services. A 15-year employee of Anaheim’s community services department –  including the last three as parks manager – Galera oversaw 70 full-time and part-time employees, 66 urban and natural parks, and 700 acres of parkland, according to a …