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Shawn C. Newman has been named chief of the Riverside County Fire Department and CAL FIRE’s Riverside Unit. Newman, who assumed his new responsibilities Aug. 1, has a long history in firefighting, having begun his career in 1989 with CAL FIRE as a seasonal firefighter in its San Bernardino unit, …

Brenda Diederichs has taken over as Riverside County’s human resources director. Diederichs, who began work earlier this month, also holds the title of assistant county executive officer, according to a statement. Formerly Orange County’s chief human resources officer, Diederichs has more than 20 years experience in management systems, labor negotiations, …

Perris has launched a YouTube channel designed to keep residents up to date about community events and activities. The channel, which marks a major expansion of the city’s social media efforts, can be reached by logging onto www.youtube.com, typing “City of Perris” in the search box and clicking “subscribe” on …

San Bernardino is conducting an online survey that it will use to help attract more businesses and residents. The three-week study is being done among residents, city employees, business leaders and affiliated groups, according to a statement on the city’s website. “The City has emerged from bankruptcy [in 2017] and …

Michael Rademaker, founder and chief executive officer of MGR in Upland, has received a 2018 Small Business of the Year Award from the California State Legislature. Rademaker was one of 75 small-business owners who received an award, according to a statement. There are approximately 3.3 million small businesses – meaning …

Two Cal State San Bernardino program’s that help low-income students with child care have received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The money, which will be distributed during the next four years, is earmarked for the university’s Children’s Center and Infant and Toddler Lab School, according …