Christopher Ramos has been named Beaumont’s chief of police. A 24-year law enforcement veteran, Ramos began work as the department’s top administrator July 16, according to a statement on the city’s website. Ramos was most recently a captain with the department and, before that, was its first administrative sergeant. He …
Read More »Castillo win academic award
Elizabeth Castillo, director of principles for responsible management education at Cal State San Bernardino, has been named a 2025 CUMU Impact Fellow by the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. Castillo, who is also an assistant professor of management at CSUSB, will lead research into how universities measure their community impact …
Read More »Sell steps down as Hemet fire chief
Eddie Sell, chief of the Hemet Fire Department, has resigned. Sell is stepping down to take a position with a Northern California city where he eventually plans to retire, according to a letter dated July 11 that Sell sent to City Manager Mark Prestwich. Sell, who has been head of …
Read More »Kirby named Barstow PD chief
Christopher Kirby has been appointed Barstow’s police chief. Kirby has worked in law enforcement for more than 25 years and has held multiple positions within the Barstow Police Department, including captain, lieutenant, and SWAT commander, according to a statement on the city’s website. Most recently, Kirby was a special agent …
Read More »Barrett named top airport executive
Harry Barrett Jr., executive director of Palm Springs International Airport, has been named airport executive of the year by the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives. The award “recognizes an airport leader who demonstrates courage, innovation, and measurable impact on their airport, community, and the aviation industry,” …
Read More »Former NFL star hands out youth awards
Former NFL running back Kenjon Barner recently presented the 2025 Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Awards. The awards are given by the Riverside County Workforce Development Board to 10 local youths “who have demonstrated exceptional character while overcoming life’s most significant challenges,” according to a statement on the county’s website. …
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