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Matthew Markin has been named Cal State San Bernardino’s Outstanding Professional Academic Advisor Award for 2026. A two-time alumnus of the university, Markin is an advisor in the Academic Success and Undergraduate Advising Office, according to a statement on the university’s website. Sponsored by the ASUA, the award recognizes advisors …

Miranda Evans has been named Riverside’s community and economic development director. Evans, who has been interim community and economic development director since February, will oversee the Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Planning, and Real Property Services divisions, according to a statement on the city’s website. “Since assuming the …

Mark Muenzer has been named Cathedral City’s economic and community development director. Muenzer, who has 25 years experience as a department head and development director, will be in charge of planning, building and safety, code compliance, and economic development, according to a statement on the city’s website. During his career, …

David Gutierrez has been named Menifee’s police chief. A 24-year law enforcement veteran, Gutierrez has worked for the Menifee Police Department since 2019, and has been its acting chief since February, according to a statement on the city’s website. While a captain, Gutierrez served in the Investigations and Operations divisions. …

Travis Smith will be UC Riverside’s next vice chancellor for development and alumni engagement. Smith, who is now the University of Minnesota Foundation’s vice president for central development, must still be confirmed by the UC Riverside Foundation board, according to a statement on UC Riverside’s website. He will also become …

Nathan Mustafa has been named Riverside’s director of public works. A Riverside employee for 13 years, Mustafa will oversee several areas, including streets, traffic, trash and recycling, parking, and tree trimming, according to a statement on the city’s website. Mustafa been interim public works director for the past five months. …