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The Public Relations Society of America-Inland Empire Chapter (PRSA-IE) recently held its annual awards event to recognize excellence in public relations communications. Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) received nine awards – including the prestigious Best in Show for its La Sierra Pipeline community relations project – recognizing the water district …

Todd Corbin, the former general manager of the Jurupa Community Services District, was recently named as the incoming general manager of the city of Riverside’s public utilities. The Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) has provided both water and electric services to the city since 1895. Corbin was appointed by Riverside City …

With a career at the Bureau of Reclamation tht spans 36 years, Michael Ryan is well-acquainted with the agency. He was announced as the acting director for Reclamation’s Mid-Pacific Region on Monday by Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman. Ryan is currently the senior advisor to the commissioner. “Mike brings a wealth …

Some 425 turkeys were distributed on Fri., November 9 by California American Water (CAW) to three Monterey County non-profit agencies as part of CAW’s annual ”Operation Gobble” program. The three agencies – Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County, Monterey County Food Bank, and Salvation Army – will distribute the …

South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) has announced John Thiel, P.E., a 26-year veteran with the district, will be replacing the retiring Richard Solbrig as the next general manager. Solbrig, will be retiring in January after almost 15 years with STPUD as the district’s general manager. “The Board believes that …

Known as the face of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) and the author of blogs posts, opinion pieces, press releases and editorials on water matters and legislation, soon-to-retire Timothy Quinn was recently honored with the prestigious Water Buffalo Award by the National Water Resources Association (NWRA) at its …