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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
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The end of the year offers an opportunity to look back on the past year and recall everything that makes Cathedral City such a special place to live.
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In January 2024 the city welcomed the new year by once again serving as a host and sponsor for the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Our own Mary Pickford theater hosted a full calendar of film screenings during the festival which brought thousands of people to our city. Toward the end of the month the City Council met in their annual strategic planning session and updated the five-year strategic plan for the city. An organization can only be successful when everyone knows what goals and objectives we are working toward and the Council made sure that could happen by adopting the updated strategic plan.
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In February we welcomed the annual Taste of Jalisco festival which saw strong attendance despite cool temperatures. Residents and visitors alike enjoyed carnival rides, food vendors, tequila tasting and top entertainment during the three-day event. Later in February we kicked off the first season of Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City which ran for eight weeks and featured local and regional bands and food vendors from Cathedral City and surrounding communities. Watch for the return of this series Feb. 11 – April 8, 2025.
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In March volunteers touched up the Rainbow Crosswalk in downtown Cathedral City and a week later the city hosted the annual LGBT+ Days event. The bed race on Sunday morning was a highlight of the event attended by a huge crowds of spectators on Avenida Lalo Guerrero.
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The groundbreaking for the new Dream Homes park, subsequently named Esperanza Park, was held in April. This $11 million park was mostly funded through a California State Parks grant. This park will serve all residents of Cathedral City, but particularly fills a need in the Dream Homes neighborhood which was previously underserved in terms of public parks. We also held an appreciation dinner to honor our volunteer Commission and Committee members. Their work provides important input to the City Council on key policy issues throughout the year.
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In May the city renamed streets adjacent to Cathedral City High School and Mt. San Jacinto High School in honor of top performing students from those schools. The city continues to support the Palm Springs Unified School District as they bring educational excellence to our community.
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Some cities slow down during June, July and August, but most of us here in Cathedral City are year-round residents so the city keeps moving during the hot summer months. Roads were a focus over the summer as the streets in the Horizon area, which were damaged by Tropical Storm Hilary and the subsequent clean up were repaved and/or slurried to restore the pavement quality. The city staff also worked with CalTrans to obtain disaster relief funding for an upcoming project on Date Palm Drive from I-10 to 30th to repair that damaged and important roadway.
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In July the City Council, after months of study and public input, including a report from the Resident Study Committee of Cathedral City residents, acted to refer a tax question to the voters (Measure W) which was ultimately approved by the voters in November. 74% of Cathedral City voters said yes to improved and more efficient emergency medical service, more funding for paving neighborhood streets and yes to joining the Desert Recreation District so that Cathedral City residents can enjoy the broad array of parks and recreation opportunities offered by the DRD.
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In September some important promotions were announced in the Police department as Rick Sanchez was promoted to Deputy Police Chief and Andy Diaz and Nate Hanley were promoted to Police Commander. Additionally, Erick Becerril came on board as the new Economic Development Manager.
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October saw the return of special event season as the amphitheater hosted the Battle in the Desert public safety boxing event and the annual Halloween Spooktacular event in downtown was held to the delight of families from across the city and beyond.
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In November Nancy Ross in District 2 and Rita Lamb in District 1 were reelected to new four-years terms on the City Council and voter approved Measure W. The 10th annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon festival was held and saw record setting crowds of 35,000 attendees from Nov. 22-24, 2024. A highlight of the event was a concert at the amphitheater featuring LeAnn Rimes. A crowd of over 2,000 packed the amphitheater for the concert which included an appearance by Emily West as well.
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Finally, in December Nancy Ross was sworn in as Mayor for the next year and Raymond Gregory took the oath as Mayor Pro Tem. The Council awarded a contract for street paving projects on Shifting Sands, Sky Blue Water Trail and 33rd Avenue and also on Avenida Quintana and Ventura Drive. Those paving projects will be completed by March 2025.
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Once again, I wish you all the very best this holiday season. Whatever you celebrate at this time of year I hope you are able to be with the people who mean the most to you.
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Applications Now Available for Public Arts Commission’s 2025 Quarterly Art Exhibits at Cathedral City Library
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The City’s Public Arts Commission invites artists from Cathedral City to participate in the 2025 Quarterly Art Exhibits at the Cathedral City Library, 33520 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234! Seven (7) artists will be selected to show at each event (details below). Artist Guidelines Art can be available for sell. Artists need to have methods of taking … Read more
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Enjoy Free Yoga Classes Jan. 21 – March 25, 2025, at Cathedral City Community Amphitheater
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The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission proudly brings free yoga classes to the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City. Gentle Yoga will take place at 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Power Yoga at 10:00-11:00 a.m. every Tuesday morning starting Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Classes will run through March 25, 2025. The free classes will be … Read more
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CONE ZONE ALERT: HSIP 9B – Varner Road Safety Improvements Project
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Starting November 18, 2024, through February 2025, Granite Construction Company will be constructing roadway safety improvements along Varner Road. The safety improvements include the installation of guard rails, LED flashing signage, and centerline rumble strips. To minimize disruption and ensure the safety of both the construction crew and the public, there is Saturday …Read more
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Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Street Sweeping Alerts Through City of Cathedral City's CodeRED Notification System
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The City of Cathedral City is excited to launch a new CodeRED community notification system, designed to provide residents important information about city services. The City can activate the notification system for street sweeping notifications, road construction projects, garbage and recycling service updates, or other incidents with broad…Read more
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Residents Encouraged to Participate in CVAG’s Emissions Survey for Regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
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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
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Riverside County Down Payment Assistance Program Available for First Time Home Buyers
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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 …Read more
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Don’t Want to Come to City Hall to Do Business? No Problem. We’re Bringing City Hall to You.
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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
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Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2024-2025 Season in Downtown Cathedral City
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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
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Art Walk
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December 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
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Community Shredding Event
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January 4, 2024
Join us for FREE Document Shredding Events hosted by the City of Cathedral City! When: The first Saturday of the month from October to May. Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Location: 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero. Bring all your sensitive documents, including legal documents, medical records, financial …Read more
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Yoga at the Amphitheater
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January 21, 2025
Yoga at the Amphitheater is a free community event series sponsored by the City of Cathedral City. It offers two types of yoga classes: gentle yoga for beginners and power yoga for more advanced practitioners. The classes are held every Tuesday morning from January 21st to March 25th at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater... Read more
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Free Emergency Preparedness Grab & Go Event
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Saturday, February 1, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Cathedral City Library, Multi-Purpose Room 33520 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA Join Councilmember Rita Lamb and the Cathedral City Fire Department Prepare for emergencies like earthquakes with this informative and practical event! Learn how to create your own emergency preparedness kit and understand the …Read more
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Employment
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FIREFIGHTER/EMT
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
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LAND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
POLICE CADET
POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT
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PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER - PART-TIME
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER II
RESERVE POLICE OFFICER
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