02/20/2025
Issue 488
SoccerPark
Progress as Promised
Measure W Implementation Update

In July 2024 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. Since the passage of Measure W, the City Council and staff have been working to deliver on the promises made.

Neighborhood Street Improvements
Measure W will provide an additional $1 million per year dedicated to improving neighborhood streets. As part of the upcoming budget review and adoption process, staff will present the City Council with multi-year plans for improvements to neighborhood streets. Staff in the Public Works department are currently working on three sets of street improvement plans:
  1. Measure W funded improvements which will focus on neighborhood streets
  2. SB 1 funded improvements using funds provided through Cathedral City’s share of state gas tax funds
  3. Maintenance of Effort funded improvements. To receive state SB1 funds the City must provide a local match, which in our case mostly comes from the city’s general fund.
Desert Recreation District Annexation
Measure W will also provide funding of $1 million per year for improved parks maintenance and the introduction of recreation programming which was previously not provided in Cathedral City. These services will be provided by the Desert Recreation District and Cathedral City will annex into the district meaning that residents of Cathedral City will be able to take advantage of parks and recreation programming through the DRD anywhere DRD serves in the Coachella Valley. The City Council and the Desert Recreation District board each approved the services and tax sharing agreements needed to make this all happen during their respective meetings on February 12, 2025. Next steps will include the public annexation process through the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). Services provided to Cathedral City residents by the DRD will include maintenance of Esperanza, Ocotillo, Panorama, Century and Dennis Keat soccer parks, recreation programming in Cathedral City parks and other local facilities, operation of the CCHS pool in the summer swim season, parks attendants to monitor and handle issues in the parks and access to DRD events and programs throughout the DRD service area. The agreements will allow all these benefits to begin by July 1, 2025.

Improved Fire Paramedic and Ambulance Service
Measure W will also fund the acquisition and staffing of a fourth ambulance, maintaining emergency medical response times even as calls for service are increasing. Six new firefighter/paramedic positions will be funded to staff the fourth ambulance 24 hours a day seven days a week. Fire department and Human Resources department personnel are currently working on the recruitment, testing and hiring of the personnel required to staff the ambulance with a goal of having them onboard a few weeks prior to July 1 so that they can be trained and in place for the additional ambulance to go into service on that date. The police department will also be hiring two additional emergency medical dispatchers in support of the emergency services. Police handles all dispatch for both the police and fire departments.

Community Recreation Center
Measure W will also provide funding for the development of a community recreation center and ultimately its operation. The first step toward development of the recreation center will be the selection of a firm to assist with evaluating possible locations for either a newly constructed facility or an adaptive reuse of an existing building. A competitive process will be conducted to select a firm and their study will include community input, review by the DRD and other possible users of the facility. A request for proposals is under development right now and will be open for proposals from interested firms by next month.
Charlie McClendon
City Manager
(760) 770-0340
CMcClendon@cathedralcity.gov
Riverside County News Release: Supervisor Perez Honors 12 Scholarship Winners at Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival

Riverside County News Release: Supervisor Perez Honors 12 Scholarship Winners at Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2025 Media Contact: Veronica Casper Facilities Operations Manager C: 951.201.1493 E: VCasper@rivco.org Supervisor Perez Honors 12 Scholarship Winners at Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA (February 20 …Read more

Coachella Soccer Club Announces Participation In USL League 2 for 2025 Season at Cathedral City High School Stadium

Coachella Soccer Club is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 season of the USL League 2, set to kick off on May 3. This milestone marks a significant step in the development of soccer in the region and presents a unique opportunity for local talent to compete at a high level in the United States…Read more
Coachella Soccer Club Announces Participation In USL League 2 for 2025 Season at Cathedral City High School Stadium
Journey With CCTV Host Conrad Angel Corral to Hot Lips Coffee Shop in Cathedral City

Journey With CCTV Host Conrad Angel Corral to Hot Lips Coffee Shop in Cathedral City

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 Hot Lips Coffee Shop, located at 68461 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234 (on HWY 111 near the Cathedral City Cove). The small business, owned by Tara Uziel, offers Equator coffee, espresso, …Read more

Cathedral City, Agua Caliente Casinos Proudly Announce 9th Annual LGBT+ Days March 7-9, 2025

California's First Pride Celebration of the Year, Presented By Agua Caliente Casinos Featuring Live Performances, Parade and Bed Race, Pride Drone Show, Pool Party, Drag Race, International DJs, and More As California's first Pride event of the year, the 9th Annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days presented by Agua Caliente Casinos brings together numerous LGBTQ+ …Read more
Cathedral City, Agua Caliente Casinos Proudly Announce 9th Annual LGBT+ Days March 7-9, 2025

Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City Returns With Weekly Live Music, Food Vendors Inside Community Amphitheater

The City of Cathedral City's Communications & Special Events Department proudly presents Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City, a free weekly food and music event held every Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, February 11 – April 8, 2025. Each week will feature a local artist performing while a local …Read more

Applications Now Available for Public Arts Commission’s 2025 Quarterly Art Exhibits at Cathedral City Library

The City’s Public Arts Commission invites artists from the Coachella Valley 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). Preference will be given to Cathedral City artists. Artist Guidelines Art … Read more
Applications Now Available for Public Arts Commission’s 2025 Quarterly Art Exhibits at Cathedral City Library

Enjoy Free Yoga Classes Now Through March 25, 2025, at Cathedral City Community Amphitheater

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

CONE ZONE ALERT: HSIP 9B – Varner Road Safety Improvements Project

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
CONE ZONE ALERT: HSIP 9B – Varner Road Safety Improvements Project
Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Street Sweeping Alerts Through City of Cathedral City's CodeRED Notification System

Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Street Sweeping Alerts Through City of Cathedral City's CodeRED Notification System

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

Sign Up Today! Cathedral City Embraces the Future of Civic Engagement with FlashVote Community Surveys

Do you have about one minute a month to help make Cathedral City better? The City of Cathedral City is working with FlashVote to engage the community and gather valuable input from residents about where they consume news and information about the city, as well as feedback related to our community events. We encourage residents to sign up here …Read more
Sign Up Today! Cathedral City Embraces the Future of Civic Engagement with FlashVote Community Surveys
Tickets Now Available for Coachella Valley Repertory's 2024-2025 Season in Downtown Cathedral City

Tickets Now Available for Coachella Valley Repertory's 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 …Read more

Let’s Jazz!

February 22, 2025
Join us for a special event hosted by the amazing Yve Evans – A Private Party in a Public Place! 📅 Date: February 22, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍 Location: The Roost Lounge, 68718 East Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City ✨ This incredible concert will feature special guests and be broadcast worldwide on International Jazz Day …Read more
Let’s Jazz!

Yoga at the Amphitheater

February 25, 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

Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City - The Dreamboats

February 25, 2025
Dive into a musical time machine with The Dreamboats as they bring back the magic of classic, original rock 'n' roll! Infusing the timeless sounds of the 50s & 60s with a fresh, contemporary energy, this Canadian quartet promises an evening of non-stop dancing, nostalgic melodies, and electrifying entertainment. From the spirited rhythms of Chuck Berry to the infectious charm …Read more
Better Brain & Balance With Gail DeZon

Better Brain & Balance With Gail DeZon

Wednesdays
Join us for our Better Brain & Balance exercises, which increase blood flow to the brain, stimulate the growth of new neurons in the memory and learning centers, and re-pattern responses in fall-risk scenarios. PHYSICALLY STABLE. The class design is for older adults noticing memory issues and/or balance challenges. The exercises promote blood flow to the brain, create the birth …Read more

Art Walk

February 28, 2025
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 …

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Art Walk
Community Shredding Event

Community Shredding Event

March 1, 2025
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 statements, tax records, and more! ​ …Read more

2nd Annual Desert BrewFest 2025 – Presented by Luchador Brewing Co.

March 1, 2025
Cathedral City, CA 🕛 VIP: 12 PM – 4 PM 🕐 General Admission: 1 PM – 4 PM Join us for an unforgettable day filled with: Unlimited Beer Tastings Taco Tickets Live Lucha Libre Wrestling DJ & Music Games, Raffles, and Vendor Booths Free access to the After Party! 🎟️ Ticket Options: VIP Admission …Read more
2nd Annual  Desert BrewFest 2025 – Presented by Luchador Brewing Co.

Yoga at the Amphitheater

March 4, 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

Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City - LGBT+ Days Kickoff

March 4, 2025
LGBT+ Days Kick-Off Presented by K-GAY Radio Get ready to sashay into a world of glitz, glamour, and fierce performances! Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City is turning up the heat with an electrifying lineup of local drag royalty. Brace yourself for an unforgettable spectacle. Featuring Local Drag Queens…Read more

9th Annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days

March 7 - 9, 2025
As California’s first Pride event of the year, the 9th 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 7th-9th, 2025. Friday, March 7 Pride Flag Raising at City Hall with … Read more

Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City - Giselle Woo and the Night Owls

March 11, 2025
Giselle Woo & The Night Owls are a rock band hailing from the Coachella Valley in California. They describe their sound as "Chicano desert rock," blending elements of blues, psychedelia, and the spacey guitar riffs characteristic of desert rock. Fronted by Cathedral City native Giselle Woo, who provides both English and Spanish in her raw yet … Read more
🦋🐛 Butterfly Festival & Art Contest 🎨🌿

🦋🐛 Butterfly Festival & Art Contest 🎨🌿

March 15, 2025
Panorama Park, Cathedral City⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM 🌸 Butterfly Festival – A free family-friendly event celebrating butterflies and pollinators!✅ Free milkweed seedlings🎨 Decorate mini terra cotta pots & butterfly wings♻️ Recycled crafts📚 Library booth with sign-ups, crafts & giveaways📖 Free book: River of Mariposas by Mirelle Ortega (courtesy of Cathedral City Evening Rotary)🦋 …Read more

Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City - Radio Ready

March 18, 2025
Southern California’s premiere, popular dance band Radio Ready is stacked with some of the most talented musicians from the Los Angeles, Palm Springs & Orange County area who embrace everything from 1940s jazz standards to today’s hottest dance music, bringing a unique sound of their own. With lead vocalists featured on Fox’s American Idol and the renowned, family-friendly Disney …Read more
3rd Annual Down Syndrome International Film Festival

3rd Annual Down Syndrome International Film Festival

Down Syndrome International Film Festival – A Celebration of Talent & Inclusion Date: March 21, 2025 Location: The Filmmakers’ Gallery, Palm Springs, CA Join us for a heartwarming and inspiring cinematic experience at the Down Syndrome International Film Festival, presented by The Filmmakers' Gallery. This special event celebrates the talents of individuals with Down syndrome through a powerful selection of …Read more

Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City - CCHS Band & Choir

March 25, 2025
More information Coming Soon. Free Admission, Food for Purchase Food provided by: Meester Zebra Restaurant Indulge in a weekly feast for the senses at Immerse yourself in a musical and culinary adventure like no other. Join us in Downtown Cathedral City every week from February 11 to April 8, 2025 and savor the flavors, rhythms, and talents of our vibrant … Read more

Hansel and Gretel - A Magical Opera Performance

March 26, 2025
Join Coachella Valley Classical Voices for a delightful production of Hansel and Gretel! This family-friendly opera features enchanting performances, beautiful music, and captivating storytelling. 📅 Performance Schedule: 📖 Cathedral City Library – 33520 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 4:00 PM Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM 👏 Cathedral City …Read more
Hansel and Gretel - A Magical Opera Performance

Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City - ABBAFAB

April 1, 2025
Do you love the music of ABBA? then you do not want to miss this show! Having played to sold-out crowds across the U.S. and abroad, ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA featuring the sensational talents of some of TAD’s most talented and loved artists and musicians! This multimedia production is a tribute to some of …Read more

Hops & Honkytonk

April 5, 2025
Date and time: Saturday, April 5 · 1 - 8pm PDT Location: Cathedral City Community Amphitheater Park, 68526 Avenue Lalo Guerrero Cathedral City, CA 92234 About this event Event lasts 7 hours ALL AGES Free venue parking Welcome to Hops & Honkytonk! Come join us for an evening of great music and fantastic beer at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater Park. Featuring …Read more

Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City - Leanna & The Free Agents

April 8, 2025
Leanna Rodgers fronts the lively musical group Leanna & The Free Agents. Based in Palm Springs, California, award-nominated vocalist and entertainer Leanna joins forces with local conga sensation Miguel to deliver a diverse repertoire of jazz, Latin, bossa nova, pop, Broadway hits, and soft rock. Leanna’s one-of-a-kind, sultry, and sassy vocals …Read more

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