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As 2023 is coming to an end, it’s a great time to reflect on the past year. For Cathedral City, we adopted a five-year strategic plan to implement the City Council’s goals, made significant investments in critical road improvements, awarded a contract for the construction of the new Dream Homes Park, and had record attendance at our signature events such as the Taste of Jalisco and the Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival to name just a few successes.
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Our city also faced one critical challenge, the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary. Tropical Storm Hilary created localized flooding that impacted several neighborhoods and brought mud and debris from miles away into the city, inundating the Horizon neighborhood with several feet of mud that came into homes, and local businesses and city streets. The financial impact on the City was great, with over $6 million in direct expenditures for cleanup and debris removal efforts and millions in additional roadway repairs anticipated. For the individual homeowners and businesses impacted, the task of digging out or repairing flooded properties was daunting, but that is where the community stepped in. Never in my over thirty years of government service have I seen such an overwhelming community response to residents in need. The support was across all spectrums – mutual aid from our governmental and non-governmental partners, direct assistance, home and yard mud cleanouts for the individuals and businesses in the Horizon neighborhood, discounts, feeding, advocacy, referrals, donations, mental health support, help with recovery, and so much more.
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On behalf of the City Council and City Manager McClendon, we offer our sincerest thanks and appreciation to all the agencies and individuals who came to the aid of our community. While this list represents many, there are most certainly others who provided help in their own individual ways, and we offer our thanks to them as well.
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Wishing you all the best of the holiday season and the new year!
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• A&B Bobcat Services
• Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
• Alex Padilla, Senator
• Alicia Lopez
• All Hands and Hearts
• Amanda Fritz
• American Radio Relay League
• American Red Cross
• Amie Arbid
• Army National Guard
• Art Escobedo
• Augie Garza
• Barbara Ureta
• Billy Q Pizza
• Blackbook Bar PS
• Blue Coyote
• Blue Triton
• Brianna Shively
• Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
• Burrtec
• CAL FIRE
• California Department of Insurance
• California Department of Motor
Vehicles
• California Office of Emergency
Services
• California Volunteers
• Carol & Dave Reese
• Carolina Franco
• Cathedral City High School
• Cathedral City Pantone 294
DODGER CLUB
• Cathedral City Senior Center
• Catherine Robinson
• Cathy Smith Guzman Davis
• Chance Initiative
• Chip Yarborough
• Chris Becenti
• Christy Holstege, Councilmember -
Palm Springs
• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints
• Cindy Coombs
• Coachella Valley Economic
Partnership
• Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
• Coachella Valley Volunteers in
Medicine
• Coachella Valley Water District
• Courtyard Marriott Palm Desert
• Crisis Cleanup
• Cristian Matadama
• Daniel Belew
• Daniel Diaz
• Danielle Mead
• Dantor Construction
• DAP Health
• Deborah Glickman
• Demo Unlimited
• Desert Edge Construction
• Desert Healthcare District
• Desert Valley Builders Association
• Donovan McDaniel
• DoorDash
• Eight4Nine Restaurant Palm Springs
• Eisenhower Health
• Fair Housing Council of Riverside
County
• Fatima
• Federal Emergency Management
Agency
• FIND Food Bank
• First Five
• Ford - Palm Springs Motors
• Forest Lawn
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• Franchise Tax Board
• Fred Bell
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• Habitat for Humanity
• Heather Molina
• Home Depot Rancho Mirage
• Honda of the Desert
• Hot Purple Energy
• Hunter’s Nightclub
• Inland Empire Health Plan
• Inland SoCal United Way 211+
• Isabel López
• Jaclyn Barron Groves
• Jacobson Engineering
• James Gault
• Jamie Watson
• Jason Aguirre
• Jesse Borrego
• Jewish Family Services
• Joe & Larinda Waldner
• Joe Tiaga
• Joe Vasquez
• Karen Prieto
• Katie Stice
• Ken Calvert, Congressman
• Kymberli Fieux
• Laura James
• Laura Levy
• Lauren Wolfer
• Lay Vince Restaurant PS
• Lena Figueroa
• Linda Evans, Mayor - La Quinta
• Lori & Brent Poist
• Luis Barcenas
• Mar Vet Fire Protection
• Margaret Gutierrez
• Marie and Rob Perotti
• Mario’s Italian Cafe Sun City & Palm
Desert
• Mark Belotti
• Marlena Davis
• Marlene Ruttenberg
• Martha’s Village and Kitchen
• Marty Teran
• Marvit Fire Protection
• Mary O'Malley
• Mary Willis
• Matt & Kristen MacLean
• Melissa Lerma
• Michael Rodriquez & Crew
• Mike and Keegan Alcorn
• Missy and Jay Costello
• Mohica Towing
• Monica Haro
• NAI Consulting
• Natalie Smith
• Nick & Lety Rodriguez
• Nicole Shea
• Onyx Hauling
• Orlando Munoz
• Palm Desert Area Chamber of
Commerce
• Palm Springs Air Museum
• Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce
• Palm Springs Fire Department
• Palm Springs Hilton
• Palm Valley School
• Paul Legname & Kyle
• Purple Hot Energy
• Raj Tailor
• Rancho Mirage Chamber of
Commerce
• Raul Ruiz, Congressman
• Red Robin
• Rescue Residence
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• Residence Inn Palm Desert
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• Residents of Avenida Primavera
• Richard Hernandez
• Rick Saldivar
• Riverside County Assessor - County
Clerk Recorder Office
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• Riverside County Department of Public
Social Services – Self-Sufficiency
• Riverside County Economic
Development Agency – Library System
• Riverside County Emergency
Management Department
• Riverside County Housing and
Workforce Solutions – Fair Housing
• Riverside County Office on Aging
• Riverside University Health System
– Behavioral Health
• Riverside University Health System
– Public Health
• Robin and Dave Costello
• Robyn Spiller
• Roman Frenchies
• Sabor de Mexico
• Salsa's Mexican Restaurant
• Salvation Army - Cathedral City
• Santa Fe Restaurant
• Saul Chavez
• Scott & Bree Jones
• Shayna Grenier
• Shine Vision Cleanup Services
• So Cal Gas
• SoCal Builders Inc. of Redlands
• SoCal Builders of the Desert
• SoCal Voluntary Organizations Active
in Disaster (VOAD)
• Southwest Towing
• Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
• Tanya Moreno
• Team Depot
• Team Rubicon
• Terry Applegate
• The Analytical Group
• The Bridge Calvery Chapel
• The Salvation Army
• TODEC Legal Center
• Tony’s Burgers
• Tortillas Restaurant
• Toyota of the Desert
• Tracy & Dave Darrin
• Trio Restaurant
• U.S. Department of Housing and
Community Development
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• United Brothers Rentals
• United Policyholders
• United States Social Security
Administration
• Urban Conservation Corps of the
Inland Empire
• USMC - Camp Pendleton
• USMC - Twentynine Palms
• V. Manuel Perez, Riverside County
Board of Supervisors
• Valerie Calderon
• Valori Marshall
• Vanesscia Cresci
• Victor Soderlind
• Visit Greater Palm Springs
• Vista Mirage Homes
• Werner Boettchner
• Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort
• WIC
• Williams Homes
• World Central Kitchen
• Zel Cezares
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Snow-Fest at North Pole Village Offers Two More Opportunities for Photos with Santa, Dec. 16 & 23, 2023, in Downtown Cathedral City
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Experience the true essence of Christmas as Santa and Mrs. Claus make a special appearance at Snowfest. Share your wishes, capture cherished moments with photos, and feel the warmth of holiday cheer. Mark your calendars and let Santa’s presence light up your day. Cathedral City residents and visitors …Read more
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Agua Caliente Casinos to Host Three Huge New Year’s Eve Celebrations Including a Fireworks Extravaganza to Ring in 2024
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Agua Caliente Casinos, the award-winning premier destination for entertainment in the Coachella Valley, will host three huge New Year’s Eve bashes, with an exciting Outdoor Block Party Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza at Agua Caliente Palm Springs. There will also be live music and entertainment planned …Read more
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Take Advantage of Free Admission to Museum of Ancient Wonders for Cathedral City Residents
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The Museum of Ancient Wonders (MoAW) is proud to offer free admission to all Cathedral City residents from November 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024, through the City's Community Assistance Grant Program. The museum is located at 69028-B E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Cathedral City residents are invited to discover the Valley’s y …Read more
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‘OTC Thursdays’ From Building and Planning Allows Residents to Have Simple Permits Approved Over the Counter
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Introducing OTC Thursdays at City Hall, located at 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero! OTC (Over The Counter) Thursdays will consist of Building and Planning staff reviewing and approving specific permit types over the counter. WHY, you ask?? Increase productivity and service to the contractor community as well as homeowners and local t …Read more
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Help Cathedral City's Code Compliance Division Stop Unlawful Food Vending by Purchasing From Permitted Vendors
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HELP STOP UNLAWFUL FOOD VENDING: A reminder that it’s illegal to sell any food or drink in Cathedral City unless the vendor is permitted by the Cathedral City Code Compliance Division. Permitted food vendors must meet the State Health and Safety Code requirements to ensure food is prepared in a safe …Read more
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The Perez Art District's Fourth Fridays
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December 22
The Perez Art District’s highly anticipated Art Walk occurs on 4th Fridays @ 4pm. This is an immersive experience for art enthusiasts and the local community alike. The Art Walk offers a unique chance to witness the creative process across a variety of disciplines, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Conveniently located at 68845 Perez Rd in Cathedral City, California, …
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Lalo Guerrero: The Original Chicano
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January 3, 2024
The Documentary Screening Lalo Guerrero: The Original Chicano With a Special Appearance by Mark Guerrero January 3rd, 10:45 a.m. RSVP Required: 760-321-1548 Lalo Guerrero, known as the "Father of Chicano Music" was a composer, musician, and singer and won many awards including the "National Medal of the Arts". Guerrero lived in Cathedral City for almost 30 years and was honored …
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Smoke Alarm Installation
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January 20, 2024
Cathedral City Fire in partnership with the American Red Cross will be conducting a smoke alarm installation campaign throughout the community. Our dedicated team of firefighters and volunteers will visit homes to install and test smoke alarms, ensuring that every household is equipped with this life-saving device.
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Yoga at the Amphitheater
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January 23, 2024
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 23rd through March 26th at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
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Taste of Jalisco
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February 2 - 4, 2024
Save the date to celebrate the sights, sounds, and tastes of the state of Jalisco, Mexico at the 8th Annual Taste of Jalisco Festival presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, to be held February 2 – 4, 2024, in downtown Cathedral City. This annual celebration honors the 27-year sister city relationship between Cathedral City and Tequila, Jalisco (Mexico) through culture, cuisine, music, and fashion.
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Emergency Preparedness Community Workshop
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February 3, 2024
Saturday, February 3rd at 11 am at Agua Caliente Elementary School. All attendees receive basic knowledge on how to prepare for major emergencies. There is no cost for this workshop. The first 25 people who show up will receive an emergency preparedness kit. For more information about any of these events, please contact Fire Administration at 760-770-8200 or visit our …
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Employment
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ASSOCIATE PLANNER
CITIZENS ON PATROL (COP)
IT TECHNICIAN
POLICE CADET
POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT
RESERVE POLICE OFFICER
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