People on the Move

Brooke Federico has been named Riverside County’s public information officer. Federico was formerly senior public information specialist for the county’s Emergency Services Department, a position she held since 2016, according to a statement on the county’s website. “Brooke demonstrates the energy and experience [needed] to be an outstanding public information …

Edward Z. Kotkin has resigned as Palm Springs’ city attorney. Kotkin, who stepped down Feb. 28, left the position because he is engaged to be married and is leaving the area, according to a statement. Assistant City Attorney Peter King, along with Palm Springs’ legal staff, will handle the city’s …

Assemblyman James T. Ramos, D-Highland, has been appointed to chair of the Select Committee of Native American Affairs. The first Native American elected to the California legislature and the former chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Ramos was appointed by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, D-Lakewood, according to …

Darrell Talbert has resigned as Corona’s city manager. In closed session, the city council unanimously approved Talbert’s resignation and a release agreement effective Wednesday, according to a statement. Assistant City Manager Michele Nissen will serve as acting city manager while the council looks for an interim city manager. Following that …

Fontana  Mayor Acquanetta Warren traveled to Washington D.C. earlier this month, where she participated in a panel discussion on workforce development. The event, sponsored by the National Association Association of Workforce Boards, gave Warren an opportunity to discuss ways to prepare people for the job market, according to a statement. …

Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington is the first recipient of the Michael A. Hestrin Family Justice Award. District Attorney Hestrin presented Washington with the award Feb. 8 at the annual meeting of Safe Alternatives for Everyone, according to a statement Safe Alternatives for Everyone is a nonprofit agency in Temecula …