A graduate of La Sierra University has been named assistant general manager of Detroit Pistons. Brian Wright, who graduated from La Sierra in 2004 with a degree in business administration, was named to the position with the NBA team earlier this week, according to a report in The Press-Enterprise. Wright, …
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Upland City Councilman Brendan Brandt will not seek reelection this November. Brandt, a council member for 12 years, announced at the end of Monday’s council meeting that he will step down when his current term ends, according to a report in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Brandt was elected to …
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An associate professor at UC Riverside has been recognized by the Mycological Society of America. Jason Stajich, an associate professor of microbiology and plant pathology, has received the society’s 2014 Alexopoulos Prize, according to a report in The Press-Enterprise. Mycology is branch of biology that studies fungi, in particular their …
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The Eastvale City Council will appoint a replacement for departing council member Jeff DeGrandpre rather than let voters fill the seat. Three council seats will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot, all of which will be for four-year terms, according to a report in The Press-Enterprise. During Wednesday’s council meeting, …
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Nancy Negrette has been named executive director of Stater Bros. charities. Negrette will be responsible for the non-profit administration of Stater Bros. charities and will assume a larger role as the face of Stater Bros.’ charities in the community, according to a statement. “Nancy is a well-respected and valuable member …
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Jay Nichols has joined Lee & Associates Riverside as vice president and shareholder. Nichols, who specializes in leasing and tenant representation in shopping center transactions, has more than eight years experience in Inland Empire real estate, according to a statement. Nichols has worked with Voit Commercial Ontario, was a media …
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