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Doug Robertson is stepping down as Apple Valley’s city manager at the end of this year. Robertson announced his retirement earlier this month after spending eight years on the job, according to a statement on the town’s website. “Serving the residents and businesses of Apple Valley has been an incredible …

Dr. Guillermo Valenzuela has been given the Hospital Association of Southern California’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Valenzuela, chair of the women’s health department at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, was recognized for his philanthropy and years of work improving maternal care in the Inland Empire, according to a statement on San Bernardino …

Hemet Mayor Jackie Peterson will deliver the state of the city address Nov. 6 at the Hemet Public Library. The theme of this year’s address is “Where Heritage Meets Progress,” according to a statement on the city’s website. The event typically brings together residents, business owners, and community leaders. Peterson …

Telicia Lopez has been appointed San Bernardino’s city clerk. The city’s chief deputy clerk since 2021, Lopez began her career with San Bernardino in 2003, most of that in the city clerk’s office, according to a statement released by the city. Mayor Helen Tran and the city council approved Lopez’s …

Kyle Kehner, a 30-year industrial broker, has joined Colliers’ Ontario office. Kehner, who is leaving Cushman & Wakerfield, will serve as executive vice president, according to a statement. Colliers also announced that Trevor Wright will join its Irvine office as an associate vice president. Both will join a brokerage team …

Shivaji Deshmukh has been named general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Currently the general manager of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Deshmukh will be the district’s 16th general manager in its100-year history, according to a statement. Deshmukh replaces Deven Upadhyay, who is retiring. He will join …