Community Update

I would like to take this opportunity to recap the fireworks activity our community experienced this summer. I would like to start by saying that the significant increase in fireworks activity this year has shown to have been a national phenomenon. Cities throughout this country experienced their highest incidents of fireworks in decades and in my 31 years of service this has been the worst year in my career.

Cathedral City Police Department experienced an earlier than ever beginning to the fireworks calls for service as they began in late May. In reviewing all calls for service related to fireworks between June 1, 2020 and July 5, 2020 the police department received and responded to 708 calls for service. We handled an additional 4,864 calls for service during this same date range that were not related to fireworks. As you can imagine, this was an overwhelming number of fireworks related calls. In making every effort to combat the illegal activity, I staffed additional officers on weekend nights in June and July to provide a more directed proactive response.

As a result of the hard-working men and women of the police department and a diligent and helpful community, 17 adults and one juvenile were arrested for a variety of fireworks violations ranging from mere possession to igniting fireworks. Several pounds of illegal fireworks were confiscated by both police and fire personnel and destroyed per protocol. I have provided two pictures that represent the typical types of fireworks confiscated and destroyed.

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By the Numbers:

As of August 6, 2020, Cathedral City had a total of 1,441 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 24 reported deaths.  Other Coachella Valley cities are reporting the following:

Coachella - 2,014 cases, 19 deaths

Desert Hot Springs - 802 cases, 16 deaths

Indian Wells - 36 cases, 2 death

Indio - 2,734 cases, 61 deaths

La Quinta - 605 cases. 16 deaths

Palm Desert - 800 cases, 42 deaths

Palm Springs - 800 cases, 28 deaths

Rancho Mirage - 194 cases, 14 deaths

Riverside County has reported 39,741 COVID-19 cases, 770 deaths, and 20,774 recovered cases. 

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread in the community, it is necessary to conduct this month’s “City Hall at Your Corner” – virtually.  Please Join Councilmembers Rita Lamb and Mark Carnevale for an informal discussion of issues of importance in Cathedral City.   This virtual event will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 … Read more.