Irving Hendrick has been named interim president of Riverside City College. Hendrick, a Riverside resident and longtime leader in higher education, follows Wolde-Ab Isaac, according to multiple reports. Wolde-Ab Isaac was recently named chancellor of the Riverside Community College District, which operates campuses in Norco, Riverside and Moreno Valley. Hendrick …
Read More »Center receives donation
Myung Ki “Mike” Hong has donated $370,000 to UC Riverside’s Young Oak Kim Center for Korean American Studies. Hong, gave the gift to Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox during a ceremony Jan. 12, according to a statement on the university’s website. The money will be used to develop youth education, including …
Read More »State of the City speaker announced
Vernice Armour, the first African American female combat pilot in the history of the United States, will be the featured speaker at Ontario’s 2018 State of the City event. Armour, nicknamed “FlyGirl,” will speak to the assembly of business and community leaders about making bold decisions that will help improve …
Read More »City Manager named Public Partner of the Year
Riverside City Manager John A. Russo has been named Public Partner of the Year by the Inland Empire Economic Partnership. Russo, Riverside’s city manager since May 2015, oversees a workforce of more than 2,400 people, according to a statement. He was recognized Wednesday evening during the organization’s annual dinner and …
Read More »Stater Bros names new president
George Frahm has been named president of Stater Bros. Markets. Frahm, who began working for Stater Bros. 45 years ago as a clerk’s helper and janitor, will assume his new responsibilities Monday, according to a statement released by the company. He will report to Stater Bros.’ Chief Executive Officer Pete …
Read More »UC Riverside names CFO
Gerry Bomotti has been named UC Riverside’s chief financial officer and vice chancellor for planning and budget. Bomotti, who has spent more than 30 years in senior executive roles at U.S. public universities, is scheduled to begin his new job Feb. 1, according to a statement on the school’s website. …
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