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Shawn C. Newman has been named chief of the Riverside County Fire Department and CAL FIRE’s Riverside Unit. Newman, who assumed his new responsibilities Aug. 1, has a long history in firefighting, having begun his career in 1989 with CAL FIRE as a seasonal firefighter in its San Bernardino unit, …

Brenda Diederichs has taken over as Riverside County’s human resources director. Diederichs, who began work earlier this month, also holds the title of assistant county executive officer, according to a statement. Formerly Orange County’s chief human resources officer, Diederichs has more than 20 years experience in management systems, labor negotiations, …

Audre Levy has been named interim president of Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa. Levy  is scheduled to take over Aug. 10 and serve through the fall semester, according to a statement posted on the school’s website. A holder of five graduate degrees, Levy is coming out of retirement to take …

Grace Williams, Perris’ economic development director, was recently named Veteran of the Year for the 61st Assembly District. Williams was recognized for her work to bring a job training center to downtown Perris and for working with veterans groups to build a memorial for Perris residents who served in the …

Alfredo Cruz and Kelli Cluque’ have been hired to manage Coyote Radio and Advertising, the multimedia training facility at Cal State San Bernardino. Cruz was most recently general manager at KVCR-TV, KVCR-FM and the First Nations Experience television network, according to a statement on the university’s website. He has also …

Mayor Art Bishop will deliver Apple Valley’s annual State of the Town address next month. The event is scheduled to be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Apple Valley Conference Center, 14975 Dale Evans Parkway next to Town Hall. The event will coincide with the …