Tag Archives: People on the Move

James Robledo of Ontario has been named a Humanitarian of the Year by the National Association of Letter Carriers. Robledo, a Vietnam veteran, is director of a chapter of Guitars for Vets, a music therapy program at Loma Linda VA Medical Center, according to a report in The Press-Enterprise. He …

Kim Hoeptner has been recognized by the California State Legislature for her work as a music instructor at UC Riverside. Hoeptner, who has worked at the university’s child development center for nearly 20 years, was recently presented with a resolution honoring her for her longtime community work, according to INSIDEUCR, …

Skateboard champion Tony Hawk will serve as Community Grand Marshall in the 24th Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade, scheduled for Dec. 5. More than 100,000 people are expected to line the parade route along Palm Canyon Drive and Ramon Road to view the city’s major holiday event, according …

Luke Watson has been named Temecula’s community development director. Watson, who began his new position last month, has held a variety of positions with the city during the past 10 years, was selected after a four-month search, according to a city release. The community development director position opened up when …

Moises Lopez has been named Riverside’s Intergovernmental Relations Officer. Lopez, who has spent 10 years working in the city’s community development office and as a senior management analyst, began his new job last month, according to a city statement. Lopez, who was appointed by City Manager John A. Russo, will …

Steven W. Friedrichsen, dean of the College of Dental Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, has been named the school’s interim provost. Friedrichsen, who will maintain his duties as head of the dental college, will serve as provost on a part-time basis, according to a report in …