9/12/2024
Issue 465
Economic development is crucial for Cathedral City as it fuels the community's growth and enhances the quality of life for its residents. By attracting new businesses, fostering local entrepreneurship, and creating job opportunities, economic development helps to build a robust and resilient economy. Additionally, a thriving local economy can boost property values and increase the city’s overall appeal, drawing in more visitors and residents. In essence, investing in economic development is investing in the future prosperity and vibrancy of Cathedral City, ensuring it remains a great place to live, work, and play.
Erick Becerril
We are pleased to introduce two new team members who will be continuing to lead our economic development strategic efforts.

Erick Becerril has recently joined Cathedral City as our new Economic Development Manager. Eric has had a distinguished 16-year career in local government, mainly in the Coachella Valley. Erick has served in a variety of development-related roles in building, community development, and housing. Most recently Erick served as the Housing and Community Programs Manager for the City of Desert Hot Springs. Erick is also a regional board member for the Municipal Management Association of Southern California where he is helping promote strong government leadership in the Desert Region, which includes Imperial county, central and eastern Riverside County, and southeastern San Bernardino County.

“I am honored to join Cathedral City as the new Economic Development Manager and look forward to playing a key role in shaping the city’s future. My vision is to drive sustainable economic growth by fostering innovation, attracting new businesses, and supporting our local enterprises. Equally important is addressing the need for a diverse housing supply, ensuring that Cathedral City remains a vibrant and inclusive community where both businesses and residents can thrive. I am eager to work with city leadership, stakeholders, and the community to turn this vision into reality,” said Erick.
Assisting Erick will be Victor Gomez. Victor is no stranger to Cathedral City, having served the past two years as an analyst managing the City’s short-term vacation rental program. Victor has transferred to a new position and will be providing analytical support to the City Manager’s office and Economic Development. “I am humbled, honored, and excited by the opportunity to continue serving the City of Cathedral City in this new capacity. It is my mission to ensure the city achieves its economic goals to ultimately better the quality of life of its residents. I look forward to getting to work, “ said Victor.
Victor Gomez
Anne Ambrose
Assistant City Manager
(760) 770-0340
AAmbrose@cathedralcity.gov

LeAnn Rimes Concert Tickets Now On Sale, Agua Caliente Casinos Announced as Title Sponsor of the Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival’s 10th Anniversary Event

TICKETS NOW ON SALE: Concert tickets to see international multi-platinum-selling acclaimed singer/songwriter LeAnn Rimes at this year’s Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival are on sale here …Read more
Products to Control Mosquito Larvae Will Be Applied in Cathedral City on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024

Products to Control Mosquito Larvae Will Be Applied in Cathedral City on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024

The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has scheduled truck-mounted mosquito control applications in Cathedral City. The applications will target the Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae. Commonly referred to as the ankle biter mosquito, Aedes aegypti is an invasive mosquito species first detected in the Coachella Valley in 2016 and …Read more

Esperanza Park Construction Update Presented to the City Council, Opening in March 2025

Esperanza Park, opening to the public in March 2025, has accomplished several construction milestones this summer. A construction update was presented to the City Council at the Study Session on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. The City Council unanimously approved the permanent name for the park in May 2024. “Esperanza” means hope in Spanish. CONSTRUCTION …Read more
Esperanza Park Construction Update Presented to the City Council, Opening in March 2025
Residents Encouraged to Participate in CVAG’s Emissions Survey for Regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan

Residents Encouraged to Participate in CVAG’s Emissions Survey for Regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan

The City of Cathedral City is working with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and other participating cities to develop a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan that will include strategies that can be implemented locally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By …Read more

Summer Energy Savings Programs, Conservation Tips to Manage Your Bill

The heat is on, and customers in most of Southern California Edison’s service area are contending with soaring summer temperatures. As temperatures increase, so does the use of air conditioners and costlier electric bills. Here are some energy conservation programs and tips to help you manage summer bills: Tips to Save Energy and Money Visit a cooling center- Opens in new …Read more
Summer Energy Savings Programs, Conservation Tips to Manage Your Bill

City of Cathedral City Announces Parks Renovation Schedule for Fall/Winter 2024

The City of Cathedral City will be closing the following parks at various dates for maintenance, cleaning and overseeding as we move into fall and winter events season: Dennis Keat Soccer Park – CLOSED Sept. 16 – Oct. 19, 2024 Panorama Park/Dog Park – CLOSED Sept. 23 – Oct. 26, 2024 Ocotillo Park – CLOSED Sept. 30 – Nov. 2, …Read more

CONE ZONE ALERT: Soil Removal Under Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge/Date Palm Drive Under Way Along Cathedral Canyon Drive

Contera Construction Corp. started working on the soil removal under Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge and Date Palm Drive Bridge. These projects consist of removing soil and debris deposited under these bridges during Tropical Storm Hilary. The soil removal is intended to restore the streambed elevation of the …Read more
CONE ZONE ALERT: Soil Removal Under Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge/Date Palm Drive Under Way Along Cathedral Canyon Drive
Riverside County Down Payment Assistance Program Available for First Time Home Buyers

Riverside County Down Payment Assistance Program Available for First Time Home Buyers

The Riverside County American Rescue Plan Act First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance Program (ARPA FTHB) is designed to provide assistance to low to moderate income persons in the purchase of their first home. Assistance may be provided for the down payment on the purchase of a home. Program Highlights: Provides down payment assistance for low to …Read more

S.C.R.A.P. Gallery to Host Real People, Real Climate, Real Change Exhibit, Sept. 13 – Nov. 17, 2024

It's for real. S.C.R.A.P. Gallery invites you to journey through climate change with the exhibit "Real People, Real Climate, Real Changes" from Sept. 13 through Nov. 17, 2024. This family-friendly, participatory exhibit demonstrates how climate change is changing and how those changes affect people's lives around the country and the world. The exhibit, …Read more
Don’t Want to Come to City Hall to Do Business? No Problem. We’re Bringing City Hall to You.

Don’t Want to Come to City Hall to Do Business? No Problem. We’re Bringing City Hall to You.

Cathedral City is continuing to make significant strides in enhancing its offering of online services. Since December, staff have implemented many new online services, making it easier and faster for residents and businesses to access essential services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, without ever having to leave their home or office – a plus, especially during our …Read more

Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2024-2025 Season in Downtown Cathedral City

COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ADAM KARSTEN has officially announced CVRep’s 2024-2025 Season: five sensational productions of award-winning plays and musicals never before produced by CVRep as well as the World Premiere of a new and timely work selected from the 2023 ORIGINS NEW WORKS PROGRAM. The season starts with …Read more
Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2024-2025 Season in Downtown Cathedral City

Hands-Only CPR & Stop the Bleed

September 14, 2024
🩺 Learn to Save Lives with Hands-Only CPR & Stop the Bleed! 🚑 Join us for a life-saving training event where you'll learn essential skills to act quickly in emergencies. 📅 Date: September 14, 2024 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM 📍 Location: EOC, 32100 Desert Vista Rd In this training, you'll: Recognize cardiac arrest and perform hands-only CPR Master three crucial …Read more
MiChavela Festival 2024

MiChavela Festival 2024

September 14, 2024
GOLDEN SMOKE SHOP PRESENTS MiChavela Festival 2024! The Coachella Valley's very own MiChavela Festival is back and is expanding into the Cathedral City Amphitheater for a BIGGER experience! Celebrating Mexican Independence Day! We are bringing you an incredible lineup of entertainment! Performing live on stage: Aldo Trujillo Banda Vallarta Show Rubyana "Selena Tribute" Grupo Mando … Read more

Celebrating Agnes Pelton: A Journey to Desert Art Center’s 75th Anniversary

September 15, 2024
Join us in celebrating Agnes Pelton and the 75th anniversary of the Desert Art Center! 🎨✨ On Sunday, September 15th, from 10:00 am to Noon, come and explore the historic residence where Pelton auctioned off her painting to help create the original Desert Art Center. This "Come & Go Open House" is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in local … Read more
Celebrating Agnes Pelton: A Journey to Desert Art Center’s 75th Anniversary
Financial Literacy for Business Owners

Financial Literacy for Business Owners

September 16, 2024
8:30am-4pm Cathedral City City Hall, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero Registration In today's rapidly changing economic landscape, financial literacy and strategic planning are essential for entrepreneurs and small business owners to thrive. Over the course of this one-day intensive workshop, we will …Read more

Dinner with Patsi - September

September 18, 2024
Join Dinner with Patsi at Barrel District, on Wednesday, September 18th, between 5 pm-8 pm. Phone (760) 537-7431. Located at 35939 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA, 92234. Patsi will be there to pass her Red Hat. Donations go towards CCPFA. They will also collect food items for the Cathedral City Senior Center Food Bank... Read more
International Day of Peace

International Day of Peace

September 21, 2024
This year’s International Day of Peace event by the Cathedral City Peace Initiative is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Cathedral City Senior Center, 37-171 West Buddy Rogers Avenue, Cathedral City! The event will feature a program focusing on the reality that people could create peace by using the rule of law and …

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Fire Boots , Brews, and Chews

September 22, 2024
🚒🍩 Join us for "Fire Boots, Brews, and Chews!" 🚒☕️ Cathedral City Fire Department is hosting a morning filled with coffee, donuts, and a chance to chat with our amazing firefighters! 👩‍🚒👨‍🚒 📅 Date: September 22, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 📍 Location: Fire Station 2, 32100 Desert Vista Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234 Come down to …

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Fire Boots , Brews, and Chews
Fall Prevention

Fall Prevention

September 24, 2024
Join us for a FREE Fall Prevention event on September 24, 2024, at 10:00 am at Desert Sands Mobile Home Park in Cathedral City! Learn how to stay active and reduce your risk of falls as you age. Our experts from Cathedral City Fire & EMS, Desert Care Network, and Eisenhower Medical Center will share: Safe medicine practices Tips to … Read more

Art Walk

September 27, 2024
The highly anticipated PEREZ ART DISTRICT art walks return on the fourth Friday of every month from 4 to 7 PM beginning in September. The most exciting, creative enclave in the Coachella Valley, the district highlights over 50 established, mid-career, and emerging artists in their studios and galleries. Dubbed the “SoHo of the desert,” the district’s high-quality art attracts collectors … Read more
Art Walk

Hands-Only CPR & Stop the Bleed

September 28, 2024
🩺 Learn to Save Lives with Hands-Only CPR & Stop the Bleed! 🚑 Join us for a life-saving training event where you'll learn essential skills to act quickly in emergencies. 📅 Date: September 28, 2024 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM 📍 Location: EOC, 32100 Desert Vista Rd In this training, you'll: Recognize cardiac arrest and perform hands-only CPR Master three crucial …Read more

The Richard G. and Anne K. Altman Craft Corner

October 2, 2024
Exciting news! The Richard G. and Anne K. Altman Craft Corner is having a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony, hosted by Mayor Mark Carnevale. Come join us for this special occasion at the Cathedral City Senior Center. This is a great opportunity to check out the new creative space and get inspired. All are welcome! Key details: The Richard G. …Read more
The Richard G. and Anne K. Altman Craft Corner
Stachetober 2024

Stachetober 2024

October 4, 2024
Get ready for the most epic event of the year! The Cathedral City Firefighters proudly present 🚒🔥 STACHETOBER 2024! 🔥🚒 Join us on October 4th at 5 PM at Luchador Brewing Company for an evening of fun, music, and community spirit—all supporting the Cathedral City Boys & Girls Club! 🎶 Music 🏆 Trophies 🎟️ Raffle 🛍️ Silent Auction 👕 …Read more

Fall Prevention

October 11, 2024
Join us for a FREE Fall Prevention event on October 11, 2024, at 10:00 am at Cathedral City Senior Center in Cathedral City! Learn how to stay active and reduce your risk of falls as you age. Our experts from Cathedral City Fire & EMS, Desert Care Network, and Eisenhower Medical Center will share: Safe medicine practices Tips to fall-proof …Read more
Fall Prevention
Pancake Breakfast & Fire Prevention Open House

Pancake Breakfast & Fire Prevention Open House

October 12, 2024
🥞 Join us for a Pancake Breakfast & Fire Prevention Open House! 🚒🔥 📅 When: October 12, 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 📍 Where: Fire Station 2, 32100 Desert Vista Rd, Cathedral City Come out and enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast with the Cathedral City Fire Department and meet your local firefighters! 🚒👩‍🚒👨‍🚒 Learn about fire safety … Read more

CCHS Homecoming Parade & Rally

October 17, 2024
The Cathedral City High School Homecoming Parade and Rally returns to Downtown Cathedral City on Thursday, October 17th from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The parade route will mirror the route used last time in 2023 where it starts south of Perez Road on Cathedral Canyon Drive and continues south to Avenida Lalo Guerrero and turns left. …Read more
CCHS Homecoming Parade & Rally
Coachella Valleys Battle in the Desert 2024

Coachella Valleys Battle in the Desert 2024

October 19, 2024
Come watch the sport of amateur boxing at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater in Downtown Cathedral City. Doors open at 4:00 pm 1st boxing match starts at approximately 5:00 pm For tickets, contact Jesus Gonzalez (760) 335-8895

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Fall Prevention

October 24, 2024
Join us for a FREE Fall Prevention event on October 24, 2024, at 10:00 am at Canyon Mobile Home Park in Cathedral City! Learn how to stay active and reduce your risk of falls as you age. Our experts from Cathedral City Fire & EMS, Desert Care Network, and Eisenhower Medical Center will share: Safe medicine practices Tips to …Read more

Howl-O-Ween

October 26, 2024
The Cathedral City Parks & Community Events Commission presents Howl-O-Ween 24 Dog Costume Contest from 9-10:30 a.m. at Panorama Park Dog Park, 28905 Avenida Maravilla, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Sponsored by: 1st place prize; Small/Large Dog - $75 from Denny’s on Vista Chino 2nd place prize; Small/Large Dog - $50 from Mary Pickford Theaters 3rd place prize; …Read more

Cathedral City Fire Department Open House

October 26, 2024
🚒 Cathedral City Fire Department Open House! 🚨 Join us for a fun, family-friendly day and get an up-close look at the life-saving work of our firefighters! 📅 When: October 26, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 📍 Where: 68950 Buddy Rogers Ave, Cathedral City What to Expect: ✅ Interactive Displays ✅ Meet the Firefighters ✅ Fire Engines …Read more
Cathedral City Fire Department Open House

Halloween Spooktacular 2024

October 27, 2024
Presented by State Farm Agent, Phil Goodge Cathedral City’s Halloween Spooktacular features trick or treating with over 50,000 pieces of candy! Join friends, neighbors, and family for a Spooktacular time including activities such as Halloween costume contests (two bikes given away each hour), police and fire exhibitions, music, and family games. Halloween Spooktacular provides you with information about the police … Read more

Quarterly Art Exhibit

November 9, 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.

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Join Cathedral City's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training!

Join Cathedral City's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training!

November 16, 2024
Are you ready to handle emergencies like earthquakes, fires, power outages, or public health crises? Prepare yourself with CERT training this November! 📅 Class Schedule: November 16: 8 AM - 5 PM November 23: 8 AM - 5 PM November 30: 8 AM - Noon (Attendance at all sessions is required for certification) 👩‍🚒 Learn essential skills in: Fire Suppression …Read more

Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival

November 22-24, 2024
The City of Cathedral City is excited to announce Agua Caliente Casinos, the award-winning premier destination for entertainment in the Coachella Valley, as the title sponsor for the 10th-anniversary event, which will take place Friday, Nov. 22 – Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The festival will feature live food truck vendors from Southern California, a beer and wine garden, tethered balloon rides…Read more

SnowFest

December 14, 2024
Snow-Fest, scheduled from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, captures all the holiday spirit and places it at one event with holiday music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a holiday tree lighting ceremony, and so much more. The annual event also includes Santa's Arrival Snow Fest Express – Free Train Rides Real Snow in the Park! Elf Workshop for Kids …Read more

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