Author Reyna Grande will deliver the commencement address at Chaffey College’s 107th graduation ceremony. About 2,500 students will receive degrees and certificates during the ceremony, which will be held May 16 at Toyota Arena in Ontario, according to a statement. Grande, a nine-year old undocumented immigrant when she came to …
Read More »Poole to receive honorary doctorate from CSUSB
Respondia “Dia” S. Poole will be given an honorary doctor of humane letters at Cal State San Bernardino’s spring commencement, scheduled to be held May 17. Poole has worked for San Bernardino County and in all three branches of California state government, according to a statement on the university’s website. …
Read More »Long-time fire chief to step down in Riverside
Michael Moore is retiring as Riverside’s fire chief. Moore, who has led the department for 10 years, will step down in September, according to a statement on the city’s website. During his time in office, Moore coordinated Riverside’s response to COVID-19, helping to bring the first vaccinations to the city. …
Read More »Tully named Indio police chief
Brian Tully has been appointed Indio police chief. Formerly the department’s assistant chief, Tully has overseen its Field Services Division and helped coordinate traffic and safety measures for the Coachella and Stagecoach Music and Arts Festivals, according to a statement on the city’s website. “Chief Tully is well-equipped to lead …
Read More »Riverside Public Utilities names Garcia interim GM
David A. Garcia has been named interim general manager of Riverside Public Utilities (RPU). Garcia, who has more than 30 years experience in the water industry, replaces Daniel E. Garcia, who has been named executive director of the Southern California Public Power Authority, according to a statement on Riverside’s website. “David …
Read More »Freeland promoted by Lewis Retail
Josh Freeland has been promoted to facility manager by Lewis Retail Centers. Freeland, who has spent the last 10 years working in the Upland-based developer’s residential division, will oversee retail and commercial property maintenance programs across California, according to a company statement. During his time with Lewis Retail Centers, Freeland …
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