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Amanda Ward has been appointed to the California Emergency Medical Services Commission. A Yucaipa resident, Ward has been associate dean of public safety at Crafton Hills College for the past year, according to a statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state-operated website. Ward was an emergency medical technician and a paramedic at …

Greg McNiff has been promoted to president and chief executive officer of Stater Bros. Markets, Inc. McNiff will replace Pete Van Helden, who has held both of those positions since 2016, according to a statement on the company’s website. Van Helden will take over as executive chairman of the board. …

Ted Alejandre will retire as San Bernardino County’s superintendent of public schools. Alejandre, who was elected to the position in 2014 and reelected in 2018 and 2022, said in a statement he will not seek reelection in January. Alejandre was the county’s 34th school superintendent and the first Hispanic to …

Coachella has named Lincoln Bogard its finance director. Bogard has more than 20 years experience in financial management, including executive, management and auditing positions in the public and private sector, according to a statement Coachella’s website. Most recently, Bogard was Banning’s deputy city manager, where he was in charge of …

Marcus Funchess has taken over as superintendent of the Palm Springs Unified School District. Funchess, who began work last month, replaced Tony Signoret, who retired June 30, according to a statement on the district’s website. Previously, Funchess was the assistant superintendent of human resources at the San Bernardino City Unified …

One of the Inland Empire’s largest manufacturers has been recognized by San Bernardino County for its contributions to the local economy and the community. Tony Maglica, founder and owner Maglite Inc, accepted the 2025 Fourth District Distinguished Business Award Aug. 25 at Maglite’s Ontario headquarters. Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman …