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June 30, 2022

Community Update
by John Muhr, Fire Chief

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Here it is summer once again. The firefighters of Cathedral City would like to once again emphasize the need for pool safety awareness.

The reality is that children, and even adults, can slip under the water silently and without much commotion. Even more frightening, drownings can occur even with a house full of adults and children. We all think someone else is watching... right?

Well, we want you to know that we care about every resident and visitor in our city, especially when it comes to water safety. Nationwide there are an average of ten drownings a day.

Listed below are some of the most important steps in ensuring we mitigate this problem collectively.

  • Never leave children unattended near pools, tubs, buckets, or any other body of water.
  • Designate a “Water Watcher”. Somebody to maintain constant watch over children in the pool during gatherings, and make sure they are sober and undistracted.
  • Isolate the pool from the rest of the home by installing a fence at least 60” tall, with a self-closing, self-latching gate.
  • Install window and door alarms to alert adults when doors are opened. Doors should be self-closing and self-latching.
  • Power-operated pool safety covers are the most convenient and efficient ways to cover a pool. Solar/floating pool covers are not safety devices.
  • Keep a phone at the poolside so that you never have to leave the pool to answer the phone.
  • Learn CPR and rescue breathing.
  • Keep life-saving devices near the poolside such as a rescue ring, shepherd’s hook, and CPR instructions mounted at the poolside.
  • Do not use flotation devices as a substitute for supervision.
  • If a child is missing, always check the pool first. Seconds count!
  • Remove toys from in and around the pool when not in use.
  • Don’t use floating chlorine dispensers that look like toys.
  • Responsibilities of pool ownership include ensuring children in the home learn to swim, and that adults know CPR.
  • Do not consider children “drown-proof” because there is no such thing. Swimming lessons increase safety but are not a substitute for sound safety guidelines.
Firefighters have a special place in their hearts for the victims and families of drownings. This is a preventable accident that has profound impacts on the families, community, and the first responders that are called to help. Let’s all do our part to prevent such heartache.

For more information please visit poolsafety.gov and Cathedralcityfire.org

COVID 19 Information

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News

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Fireworks Are Prohibited in Cathedral City
Cathedral City no longer allows any sort of consumer and or professional fireworks of any kind. The Citizens of our community have clearly made a strong case for increased enforcement and public safety. Fireworks jeopardize the health and welfare of those around us including veterans suffering from PTSD, neighbors, friends, and pets. There are many festivities planned during … Read more

WeeCare and Cathedral City, CA Launch All-Encompassing Childcare Support Programs for the Area

Cathedral City, CA — Southern California-based WeeCare, the nation’s largest childcare network, has partnered with Cathedral City, CA to improve access to local childcare. The initiative will help to provide quality childcare and support the city’s economy with three new community programs: BOOST (Business Operations and Optimization Support Tool) for childcare providers, CASE (Childcare Assistance for Small Enterprises) for small and micro-enterprise employers, and Back2Work for employment- … Read more
WeeCare and Cathedral City, CA Launch All-Encompassing Childcare Support Programs for the Area

Notice of Vacancy: Planning Commission

Notice of Vacancy: Planning Commission
The City of Cathedral City announces a vacancy on the Planning Commission. This term will begin July 1, 2022, and will expire on June 30, 2023. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, August 5, 2022, to the office of the City Clerk, 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Applications can be downloaded from the City’s website …

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Jurassic Wonders Instagram Photo Contest
Starts June 10th

Jurassic Wonders Instagram Photo Contest Starts June 10th Winner receives a private movie showing at the Mary Pickford Theatre for up to 20 people The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission is hosting a Jurassic Wonders Photo Contest this summer in celebration of Universal Studio’s Jurassic World Dominion movie being released on June 10th. To enter this Instagram photo contest, contestants … Read more
Jurassic Wonders Instagram Photo Contest Starts June 10th

Free Movies for the Kids This Summer

Free Movies for the Kids This Summer
The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission, in partnership with the Mary Pickford Theatre, presents a “Free Summer Kids Movie Series” happening every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. starting Friday, June 16, 2022, thru Friday, August 4, 2022. The film series offers free admission in order to see a different movie geared towards kids each Friday morning at the Mary … Read more

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Events

2022 Summer Pool Event

The City of Cathedral City, Palm Springs Unified School District, and Desert Recreation District offers public swimming at Cathedral City High School this summer starting June 6 through August 6, 2022. Below are the scheduled swim times and prices: Cathedral City High School Pool, 69-250 Dinah Shore Drive, Cathedral City Contact: (760) 347-3484 and ask for Aquatics Department Entry Fees … Read more
2022 Summer Pool Event

Free Movies for the Kids This Summer

The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission, in partnership with the Mary Pickford Theatre, presents a “Free Summer Kids Movie Series” happening every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. starting Thursday, June 16, 2022, thru Thursday, August 4, 2022. The film series offers free admission in order to see a different movie geared towards kids each Thursday morning at the Mary … Read more
Free Movies for the Kids This Summer

Dinner with Patsi Fundraiser for the Cathedral City Senior Center

Patsi is looking to raise some “green” this summer for the Cathedral City Senior Center during the monthly “Dinner with Patsi” charity benefit. Prior to Wednesday, July 20, call La Tablita at (760) 321-5935 to make a reservation, then on July 20th go to La Tablita to dine in or pick up your dinner(s) between 5 pm and 8 pm. … Read more
Dinner with Patsi Fundraiser for the Cathedral City Senior Center

Tejano Music Festival

Tejano PowerHouse Entertainment, City of Cathedral City and Diaz Enterprises invites you to the rescheduled 4th annual Tejano Music Fest in Cathedral City featuring the best Tejano music, fiesta food and spirits on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 5 pm to 10 pm at our new location, the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, in Cathedral City, California. … Read more
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Halloween Spooktacular

Cathedral City’s Halloween Spooktacular features trick or treating with over 40,000 pieces of candy! Join friends, neighbors, and family for a Spooktacular time including activities such as Halloween costume contests (two bikes given away each hour), police and fire exhibitions, music, and family games. Halloween Spooktacular provides you with information about the police and fire departments, to view special … Read more
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Job Openings

COMMUNICATIONS/EVENTS MANAGER

  • FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE - $8,894.77 - $11,642.97 Monthly
  • Department: City Administration

FIRE CHIEF

  • FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE - $83.59 - $109.41 Hourly
  • Department: Fire Department

CITY ENGINEER

  • FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE - $68.77 - $90.02 Hourly
  • Department: Engineering

ASSOCIATE/SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

  • FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE - $42.22 - $55.26 Hourly
  • Department: Engineering

CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER I

  • FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE - $26.02 - $34.06 Hourly
  • Department: Community Development
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klockwood@cathedralcity.gov
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