Three Omnitrans employees have been named the transit agency’s top employees for the second quarter of this year. Coach Operator Manuel Acosta, Dispatch Supervisor Christina Gaeta and Mechanic Sergio Villasenor were cited for providing outstanding service by San Bernardino County’s largest public transit agency. Acosta, a 20-year Omnitrans employee, was …
Read More »Martin steps down as Morongo tribal chair
Robert Martin has stepped down as tribal chairman of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. Martin, who has held various leadership positions with the tribe dung the past 30 years, retired July 1 rather than seek reelection, according to multiple reports. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my journey as I worked …
Read More »Nazaroff named water district’s top employee
Leah Nazaroff has been named the Monte Vista Water District’s 2020 employee of the year. An accounting supervisor, Nazaroff began working for the district five years ago as an accountant before being promoted recently to her current position, according to a statement in the district’s website. Azaroff plans and coordinates …
Read More »Norton named Riverside city attorney
Phaedra Norton has been named Riverside’s city attorney. Currently city attorney in Merced, Norton will oversee a staff of 39 people, including 18 attorneys, who provide legal service to Riverside, according to a statement on the city’s website. She is scheduled to take office on July 20. “As a growing …
Read More »Gonzales named arena booking director
Denise Gonzales has been named booking director at Toyota Arena. Gonzales, who began June 21, fills a new position, one created so one person could focus exclusively on booking concerts and other events at the Ontario venue, according to a statement. “We are pleased to welcome Denise and look forward …
Read More »Williams named UCR’s dean of humanities, arts and social science
Daryle Williams will be UC Riverside’s next dean of the college of humanities, arts, and social sciences. Williams is scheduled to begin his new job Sept. 1, according to a statement on the university’s website. He is currently associate dean for faculty affairs in the college of arts and humanities at …
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