Malibu, Blue Lake Appoint New City Managers; Lynch Named El Pueblo GM

Several significant leadership appointments have been made in California cities recently. Malibu appointed Ronda Perez as its new City Manager to begin her term in late August; Perez brings nearly 20 years of public service experience and aims to support Malibu's recovery and resilient redevelopment post-wildfires. In Blue Lake, Jill Duffy was appointed interim city manager to stabilize operations amid local turmoil; she has a history of stepping into challenging roles temporarily and does not seek a permanent position. In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass appointed Domenika Lynch as the first Latina General Manager of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, a historic and cultural landmark. Lynch brings over two decades of community building and fundraising experience and is expected to revitalize El Pueblo as a vibrant center for culture and commerce, while preserving its historical significance. These appointments reflect efforts to strengthen leadership and advance community priorities across diverse Californian municipalities.