Kelly Capen Douglas has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Voices for Children, a court-certified nonprofit that recruits and trains court volunteers in Riverside and San Diego counties. Those volunteers help children in foster care who have been abused and neglected, including advocating for them in court, according …
Read More »Hunt steps down in Fontana
Ken Hunt has retired as Fontana city manager. Hunt, who has held the position for 20 years, formally stepped down July 13 during a special meeting of the city council, according to a statement. Michael Milhiser, former city manager in Ontario, Montclair and Upland and a retired chief administrative officer …
Read More »Hill, Raney join Big Bear Lake staff
Big Bear Lake has added two staff members: Planning Director Jae Hill and Chief Building Official Steve Raney. Both were formally introduced to the city Monday during the regularly scheduled city council meeting, which was held at Hofert Hall, according to a statement on the city’s website. Hill is a …
Read More »Mayor Zimmerman to deliver State of the City address
Mayor Bill Zimmerman will deliver Menifee’s state of the city address Sept. 19 at the Menifee Lakes Country Club. The theme is “Bringing the Future Into Focus,” and Zimmerman plans to discuss the last 12 months as well as the city’s plans for the upcoming year, according to a statement …
Read More »Figgs, of CSUSB, receives award
Roderick Figgs, assistant director of Cal State San Bernardino’s GEAR UP program, has been named Professional of the Year by the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships. Figgs provides access to standard testing to special needs students, arranging ACT tests in the community while also implementing the SAT Prep …
Read More »Avila to lead Omnitrans board
Yucaipa Mayor pro tem David Avila is the new chair of Omnitrans’ board of directors. Avila succeeds Ron Dailey, a member of the Loma Linda City Council, according to a statement. Montclair Mayor Javier Dutrey was elected vice chair. Both Avila and Dutrey will serve two-year terms that start this …
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