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Cathedral City Mourns the Passing of Councilmember Mark Carnevale
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The City of Cathedral City is deeply saddened by the passing of Councilmember Mark Carnevale on Nov. 16, 2025, a dedicated public servant, beloved family man, and pillar of the Cathedral City community.
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First elected to the City Council in November 2014, Councilmember Carnevale represented District 3 and served the city with distinction for over a decade. He served as Mayor twice—first following the passing of Mayor Gregory S. Pettis in 2019, and again in December 2023.
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Mark Carnevale called the Coachella Valley home since 1969. Alongside his wife Rhonda—his high school sweetheart of 50 years—he owned and operated Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant, a Cathedral City institution since 1985. The restaurant, serving fine Italian cuisine prepared by three generations of family members including his son Nick and grandchildren, embodied Mark’s commitment to family and community.
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Through Nicolino’s, Mark gave generously to countless local organizations, supporting the Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club, Cathedral City Evening Rotary, Cathedral City High School programs, Police Officers and Firefighters Associations, and numerous other clubs and foundations. The Chamber of Commerce honored Nicolino’s as both “Restaurant of the Year” and “California Small Business of the Year.”
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Champion for Cathedral City
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Councilmember Carnevale ran on principles that guided his entire tenure: being a careful listener to constituents, improving police and fire services, and increasing economic development opportunities throughout Cathedral City. He was instrumental in the revitalization of the Downtown Arts & Entertainment District, championing the development of the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, the Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, and supporting the transformation of downtown into a thriving cultural and entertainment destination.
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His leadership extended beyond city limits through extensive regional service, including:
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- Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Executive Committee
- CVAG Homeless Committee (7+ years dedicated to ending homelessness)
- CVAG Transportation Committee
- Riverside County Transportation Commission
- League of California Cities – Riverside County Division Executive Board
- Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Southern California Association of Governments
He is survived by his beloved wife Rhonda, their two children Karrie and Nick, and five cherished grandchildren. Mark often spoke proudly of having four generations working together at Nicolino’s, a testament to the values he instilled in his family.
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In his own words, Councilmember Carnevale described his approach to service: “I pride myself on communicating, collaborating and working as a team with Council, staff, and residents to reach our shared goals. None of our accomplishments were done alone—it was always a team effort.”
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His colleagues, friends, and the entire Cathedral City community will deeply miss Mark Carnevale’s leadership, his warm smile, his dedication to making Cathedral City a better place, and his genuine love for this city and its people.
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In honor of his service to Cathedral City, flags at City facilities are lowered to half-staff. A Celebration of Life service for Councilmember Mark Carnevale will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Mary Pickford Theatre, 36850 Pickfair Street, Cathedral City. The service is open to the public. More details will be shared as they become available.
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Robin Thicke Concert Postponed; Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival Adjusts Schedule Due to Weather Conditions
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Friday Programming and Saturday Morning Launch Canceled; Saturday Festival and Sunday Events Proceed as Planned. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of attendees, balloon pilots, crews, and performers, the City of Cathedral City and festival producer SoundSkilz Entertainment have made the difficult …Read more
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DAP Health's Stonewall Medical Center Named Platinum Sponsor of 10th Annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days
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Cathedral City's signature Pride celebration is gearing up for a milestone 10th anniversary, and DAP Health's Stonewall Medical Center has signed on as Platinum Sponsor for the three-day event taking place March 6-8, 2026. As California's first Pride celebration of the year, Cathedral City LGBT+ Days has become a cherished tradition in the Coachella …Read more
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Cathedral City Police Receives $55,000 Grant to Enhance Traffic Safety
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The Cathedral City Police Department has been awarded a $55,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to bolster its traffic enforcement and education programs aimed at reducing serious injuries and deaths on local roads. The grant program will run through September 2026. "We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement …Read more
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Agua Caliente Casinos Announced as Presenting Sponsor for 10th Annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days Celebration, March 6-8, 2026
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Montage Events, the producer of Cathedral City LGBT+ Days, is proud to announce the continued partnership with Agua Caliente Casinos as presenting sponsor for the 10th Annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days, taking place Friday, March 6, 2026, through Sunday, March 8, 2026. Cathedral City LGBT+ Days, California's …Read more
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CONE ZONE ALERT: City Announces Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Panorama Neighborhood
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The City of Cathedral City has announced upcoming roadway improvements in the Panorama neighborhood and surrounding areas as part of ongoing infrastructure enhancement efforts. Starting November 10, 2025, through December 2025, Vance Corporation will construct pavement rehabilitation projects on several key streets throughout the …Read more
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CCTV's "The Art of Cathedral City" Features Coachella Valley Repertory's Exciting 2025-2026 Season
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Check out the latest episode of CCTV's "The Art of Cathedral City" highlighting professional theater in downtown Cathedral City! Host Conrad Angel Corral recently visited Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep), located at 68510 East Palm Canyon Drive in the heart of Cathedral City's downtown arts district. Executive Artistic Director Adam …Read more
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Your Voice Still Matters! Cathedral City Community Center Feasibility Study Enters Round 2
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The City of Cathedral City is now in the second round of community outreach for its Community Center Feasibility Study, and your input is more important than ever. After a successful first round of feedback, city officials are eager to hear from even more residents as they work to determine the best location and design for a brand-new community center …Read more
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11th Annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival
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11th Annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival Presented by Agua Caliente Casinos November 21-23, 2025 Join us for three days of spectacular hot air balloon displays, family entertainment, and live music at Cathedral City's internationally acclaimed signature event. Listed among the Top 14 Hot Air Balloon…Read more
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Feliz NaviDOG
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Saturday, December 6, 2025
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Join in the fun of the First Annual Feliz NaviDOG costume contest event on Decmeber 6th at Esperanza Dog Park. Registration begins at 9:00am and the contest begins at 9:30am. All Breeds and sizes welcome. Two categories: Small & Large Dogs. 1st Prize: two $75 gift cards; 2nd Prize: two $50 gift cards; 3rd Prize: two $25 gift cards. PLUS …Read more
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SNOWFEST 2025
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Saturday, December 13, 2025
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Join us for SNOWFEST 2025 at the Cathedral City Civic Center for an afternoon and evening of FUN with 10 tons of real snow! Activities include: Santa's arrival and photo op, tree lighting ceremony, snowfest train, elf workshop, and ugly sweater contest for the kids! Snowfest is presented by Comfort Air ...Read more
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10th Annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days
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Friday - Saturday, March 6 - 8, 2026
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As California’s first Pride event of the year, the 10th annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days presented by Agua Caliente Casinos again brings together numerous LGBTQ+ celebrities, artists, performers, media, community leaders, Coachella Valley residents, and visitors for an unforgettable weekend of live entertainment, community engagement and fun activities from March 6th-8th, 2026 …Read more
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Employment
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POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE
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PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER - PART-TIME
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PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I
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PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER II
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