Tag Archives: People on the Move

Hafsa Kaka has been named Riverside’s homeless services manager. Kaka, who most recently was in charge of Santa Ana’s efforts to end homelessness, began her new position Nov. 15, according to a statement. With Kaka in charge, Orange County’s second-largest city developed a 200-bed shelter in 28 days, from which …

Ten UC Riverside professors have been named to a list of the most the world’s most influential scientific researchers. The list, compiled annually by Clarivate Analytics in Philadelphia, names scientific researchers whose work was most often cited by other scientific researchers during the previous 10 years, according to a statement. …

Dan Munsey has been named San Bernardino County fire chief. Currently the department’s assistant fire chief, Munsey succeeds Mark Hartwig, who left in February to become Santa Barbara County’s fire chief, according to a statement. Munsey was appointed following a nationwide search. Deputy Fire Chief Don Trapp has served as …

Olivia Garvey, sports anchor with KMIR-Ch. 6 in Palm Springs, will serve as Community Grand Marshal in the 27th annual Palm Spring Festival of Lights Parade, scheduled to be held Dec. 7. Garvey will join Mary Hart, former host of Entertainment Tonight, who will be Celebrity Grand Marshal, according to …

Mary Hart, long-time host of the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Film Awards Gala, will receive a star on the Walk of Stars Palm Springs during “Mary Hart Weekend,” Dec. 6-7. Hart, who anchored Entertainment Tonight for 30 years, will serve as Celebrity Grand Marshal for the 27th Annual Palm …

Nancy Kelly, superintendent of the Upland Unified School District, is stepping down. A 37-year education employee, Kelly will retire June 30, seven years after taking the job, according to a statement. Kelly is credited with improving the district’s finances, which were in poor shape when she took over.  Within one …