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City Council Considering Funding for Ambulance Service
During the City Council study session on May 22, 2024, Fire Chief Michael Contreras gave a presentation on the need to place a fourth ambulance in service to help maintain the high service levels and fast response times our community currently enjoys. About 77% of all calls for service to the Fire department are for emergency medical services. Many of these calls result in the patient needing transport to a hospital. The ambulance crew transports the patient and must continue to provide care until they are able to transfer care to providers at the emergency room. Depending on the level of congestion at the ER it may be some time before the patient can be transferred and the ambulance can return to the fire station and be placed back in service. During this time, of course, the unit is not available to respond to other calls for service. It is not uncommon for one, two or all three existing ambulances to be out of service as they await the transfer of patients to ER care and make the return trip to the fire station. While Cathedral City has mutual aid agreements with other public and private ambulance providers, assistance from others is not always available. In fact, in 2023 mutual aid requests were denied 42% of the time and the end result was a delay waiting for an available ambulance to return to service and we all know that minutes are crucial when providing emergency medical care and transport.
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On May 22 Chief Contreras presented and the City Council discussed a solution that will help maintain our current levels of service and can be implemented in a cost-effective manner. The proposal is to add a fourth Advanced Life Support ambulance staffed by two paramedics on each shift – a total of six additional paramedics. This will increase the availability of an ambulance by 33% helping maintain response times so critical when providing emergency medical services. This solution is also cost-effective in that the hourly operating cost to staff a two-person ambulance is almost 40% less than the comparable cost to staff a three-person fire unit. In certain circumstances, depending on the nature of the emergency medical call, dispatch may be able to send only the two-person ambulance, saving the cost of also dispatching a traditional fire unit.
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The City Council is considering this proposal, along with other needs identified by the Resident Committee for Maintaining a Safe and Self-Reliant Cathedral City. These additional needs are not currently funded, so the Council is exploring options for funding. Cathedral City residents can provide your input on funding priorities for the city by taking a short survey here: https://www.cathedralcity.gov/residents/join-the-conversation
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CONE ZONE ALERT: Panorama Neighborhood Pavement Reconstruction
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Starting June 17, 2024, through July 2024, Hardy & Harper Inc. will be constructing roadway improvements at the Panorama Neighborhood area. Streets under reconstruction include Panorama Rd, Los Gatos Rd, Horizon Rd, an alleyway connected to Adelina Rd, and an alleyway connected to Horizon Rd and Date Palm Dr. The Project will also …Read more
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Snow White Tells It Her Way June 8, 9, 15 & 16 at CVRep in Downtown Cathedral City
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Forget everything you’ve ever heard or thought about Miss Happily-Ever-After Snow White. COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY YOUTH PROGRAMS brings her to CVRep June 8, 9, 15 and 16 to set the story straight in GREG BANKS’ hilarious, entertaining, and truth-be-told play – SNOW WHITE. Not to worry, it’s childproof and adult friendly for ages 4 and older. SNOW WHITE, …Read more
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CONE ZONE ALERT: Landau Boulevard/McCallum Way Intersection Improvements Project
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Starting June 10, 2024, through August 2024, DBX Inc. will be constructing roadway improvements and installing a new traffic signal at Landau Boulevard and McCallum Way. The project will also include the construction of new ADA compliant curb ramps at the intersection. The construction hours will be from 7:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through …Read more
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City of Cathedral City Raises Progress Pride Flag Flag at City Hall Recognizing June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month
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The City of Cathedral City is proudly flying the Progress Pride flag in front of City Hall in Downtown all month long as we recognize June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The City will also be displaying a rainbow-colored lighting scheme at night in front of the Civic Center. Each … Read more
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City Council of Cathedral City Renames Two Streets in Honor of Local High School Students
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Cathedral City Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ross and Councilmembers Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez and Rita Lamb, unveiled two new street signs on Thursday, May 30, 2024, to honor two high school students from Cathedral City for their academic excellence. The Annual Student Street Naming Ceremonies recognized Ms. Lota Uyanwune of Cathedral City High School and Mr. Michael Bray of Mt. … Read more
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Journey With CCTV Host Conrad Angel Corral to Bear Wear in Cathedral City
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https://youtu.be/sv1kptN0sX0 Check out the latest episode of CCTV’s regular segment promoting and highlighting new businesses opening throughout Cathedral City! Host Conrad Angel Corral recently visited Bear Wear, located at 68571 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Bear Wear is a boutique store offering men's fashion, jewelry, home accessories and gifts. Please support our …Read more
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Cathedral City Library Is the “Coolest” Place to Be in Summer 2024
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Are you looking for a cool place this summer to beat the heat? The Cathedral City Library, located at 33520 Date Palm Drive, will serve as the official Riverside County Community Action Partnership (CAP) cooling center in Cathedral City. The cooling center at the library will be open June 1 – Oct. 15, 2024, and will have the following hours … Read more
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“Free Summer Kids Movie Series” Returns to Mary Pickford Theatre June 14 – Aug. 2, 2024
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The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE), in partnership with the Mary Pickford Theatre, presents the return of the “Free Summer Kids Movie Series” happening every Friday at 11:00 a.m. starting Friday, June 14, 2024, thru Friday, August 2, 2024. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. The film series offers free admission to see a different … Read more
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Residents Encouraged to Participate in CVAG's Wi-Fi Survey to Improve Coachella Valley Internet Access
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Hey Coachella Valley -- How’s Your WiFi? The cities in the Coachella Valley are working together through Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) to improve everyone’s internet access and you can help by sharing about how satisfied you are with your internet connections at home or work.It’s easy! The survey only takes a … Read more
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Beat the Heat This Summer at Cathedral City High School Pool Through City's Joint-Use Agreement with DRD, PSUSD
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Beat the heat this summer at Cathedral City High School pool! The City Council of Cathedral City has once again approved a three-party joint-use agreement between the City, Palm Springs Unified School District and Desert Recreation District to provide recreational swim sessions and swim lessons at the Cathedral City High School pool. The pool, …Read more
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CONE ZONE ALERT: FY 2023-2024 Spring Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (REAS) Projects
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NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION The City Council of Cathedral City awarded a construction contract to Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC. (PMI) in the amount of $1,114,598.46 for the construction of the FY 2023-2024 Spring Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (REAS) Projects. REAS is used as the primary pavement …Read more
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Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2024 Summer Cabaret Series in Downtown Cathedral City
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Grand performances, great music and personality-plus make the COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY 2024 SUMMER CABARET SERIES among the very best ways to enjoy Downtown Cathedral City. CVRep has scheduled 17 memorable evenings of award-winning talent, vivacious personalities, music and song, levity, and stories that are just waiting …Read more
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Active Transportation Program Cycle 5 Cathedral Canyon Drive Sidewalks and Multiuse Trail - Date Palm Drive Expansion
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The City Council of Cathedral City awarded a construction contract to Riverside Construction Company in the amount of $3,884,603 for the construction of the Cathedral Canyon Drive Sidewalks and Multiuse Trail and Date Palm Drive Expansion Projects...Read more
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2024 Summer Cabaret Series - Alysha Umphress
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JUNE 13, 2024
Alysha Umphress has been seen on Broadway in On the Town (as Hildy), American Idiot, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Bring it On!. Her other recent credits include: the Off-Broadway revival of Smokey Joe’s Cafe, for which she received a Lucille Lortel Nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical and whose cast won … Read more
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Summer Movie Series 2024
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June 14, 2024
Minions
The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE), in partnership with the Mary Pickford Theatre, presents the return of the “Free Summer Kids Movie Series” happening every Friday at 11:00 a.m. starting Friday, June 14, 2024, thru Friday, August 2, 2024. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. The film series offers free admission to see a different movie geared towards kids …Read more
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Dinner With Patsi - June 19th
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June 19, 2024
Join Dinner with Patsi at La Tablita Mexican Restaurant, on Wednesday, June 19th, between 5 pm-8 pm. Phone (760) 324-0411. Located at 68369 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA, 92234. Patsi will be there to pass her Red Hat. Donations go towards the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City. They will also collect food items for the Cathedral City …
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Back to School Bash
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July 11, 2024
Join Cathedral City Police Officers' Back to School Bash on July 11, 2024! Free school supplies for elementary students, plus water slides, music & ice cream at the Community Amphitheater, 11am-2pm.
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Blood Drive
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August 8, 2024
🩸 Be a Hero, Save Lives in Cathedral City! 🦸♂️ Mark your calendars for our upcoming Blood Drive on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Civic Center (68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero). As our way of saying thanks, every donor gets to spin our special prize wheel—you could walk away with an awesome gift! 🎁🎰 In …Read more
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Quarterly Art Exhibit
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August 24, 2024
The Quarterly Art Exhibit in Cathedral City showcases a variety of artworks by talented local artists. This free community event takes place every three months, with each exhibit featuring new pieces to discover. Come out and support the arts while exploring the unique culture of Cathedral City. Read more
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Employment
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ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER
CITIZENS ON PATROL (COP)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER NEW
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POLICE CADET
POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT
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PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER - PART-TIME
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER II
RESERVE POLICE OFFICER
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