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November 17, 2022

Community Update
by Kevin Biersack, Deputy Finance Director

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California law requires taxes be paid on in-state purchases, and also requires taxes be paid on items purchased out-of-state for use in California. Tax collected by the retailer in California is called sales tax, and the retailer is responsible for reporting and paying the tax to the state via the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). When an out-of-state or online retailer doesn’t collect the tax for an item delivered to California, the purchaser may owe “use tax,” which is a tax on the use, storage, or consumption of personal property in California. Taxpayers can report and pay their use tax on their California income tax returns; registered sellers report their use tax on their quarterly sales and use tax returns.

The current combined sales tax and transactions/use tax rate for Cathedral City is 8.75%, comprised of the following:

o State General Fund 3.94%
o State Local Revenue Fund – Health and Social Services 0.50%
o State Local Public Safety Fund – Criminal Justice 0.50%
o State Local Revenue Fund 1.06%
o County Transportation 0.25%
o City/County Local Tax (Note 1) 1.00%
o Measure A Tax (Note 2) 0.50%
o Transaction and Use Tax (Note 1) 1.00%


Note 1 - Sales tax (1%) and transaction/use tax (1%) represent the City of Cathedral City’s single largest revenue source. Of the nine industry categories, the automotive category (dealers and supplies) generally accounts more than 45% of total taxable transactions. For the City of Cathedral City, sales tax revenue has been steadily increasing since the low point in FY 2009-10. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, sales tax and use tax combined represent almost $24 million, representing more than 38% of total General Fund revenues.

Note 2 - In 1988, voters approved Measure A, a half-cent sales tax administered by the Riverside County Transportation Commission. Funds are provided from the county to these three districts: Western Riverside County, the Coachella Valley, and Palo Verde, in proportion to what they contribute. In 2002, Riverside County voters extended Measure A through 2039 to assist jurisdictions (e.g., Cathedral City) in funding transportation and road improvements.

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News

Agua Caliente Casinos Presents the 8th Annual
Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival + Food Truck Fiesta Nov. 18-20, 2022

Agua Caliente Casinos, the award-winning premier destination for entertainment in the Coachella Valley, is proud to present the 8th Annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival & Food Truck Fiesta, taking place on Friday, November 18 – Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Cathedral City, California. The casino’s very own marquee hot air balloon will kick off the festival with a … Read more
Agua Caliente Casinos Presents 8th Annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival + Food Truck Fiesta Nov. 18-20, 2022

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Media Day for the 8th Annual
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Events

8th Annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival and Food Truck Fiesta

Fantasy Balloon Flights Presents... We look forward to the 2022 Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival. Join us for three days of activities for the whole family that include balloon tether rides, nighttime balloon glows, romantic dinners, live musical entertainment, gourmet food trucks, a Kids' Zone, Art Show, an outdoor market, family-friendly activities and so much more! Fantasy Balloon Flights … Read more
8th Annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival and Food Truck Fiesta

Free Admission to The Museum of Ancient Wonders

The Museum of Ancient Wonders (MoAW) is proud to offer free admission on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sundays from, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. to all residents of the nine municipalities that make up the Coachella Valley. The residents of Cathedral City are especially invited to discover the Valley's newest museum destination where they … Read more
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Zoppe Family Circus

Zoppe: An Italian Family Circus is coming to the Coachella Valley for 10 days only. December 2 - December 12, 2022. Setting up in Downtown Cathedral City, across from City Hall. General Admission: $22 - Seats are first come, first seated. VIP: $42 (Limited Seats Pershowing) - VIP cushioned seats with backs are located in the first 2 rows around …

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First Friday Art Walk

First Friday Art Walk, a free art experience in Cathedral City, opens for the season on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in the Perez Road Art District. This self-guided tour meanders down the street where 15 artists work in their studios. Perez Road Art District offers the public a view into the artist's creative process. Unlike other gallery districts, Perez Road … Read more
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Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony & North Pole Village

Bring the entire family to the “Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony” and “North Pole Village”, sponsored by Comfort Air, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from 5 pm to 7 pm to celebrate the “most wonderful time of the year!” The annual event includes a lit Hollywood-style movie set themed as Main Street at Santa’s North Pole. Snow-Fest captures all the holiday spirit and places it … Read more
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7th Annual Taste of Jalisco

Music, Tequila Tasting, Carnival, Artisan Vendors & Authentic Cuisine The 7th Annual Taste of Jalisco, produced by Soundskilz Inc, celebrates the sister city relationship between the cities of Cathedral City, California (USA) and Tequila, Jalisco (Mexico) through music, fashion, spirits, culture, and cuisine in Downtown Cathedral City. Live musical performances throughout the weekend and a performance…Read more
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7th Annual Cathedral City LGBT Days

Cathedral City Proudly Announces the 7th Annual LGBT Days Taking Place March 3 – 5, 2023 California’s First Pride Celebration of the Year As California’s first Pride event of the year, the 7th annual Cathedral City LGBT Days brings together numerous LGBT celebrities, artists, media, community leaders, Coachella Valley residents and visitors for an unforgettable weekend of live …

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For Questions or Comments, Contact Ryan Hunt, Communications & Events Manager
rhunt@cathedralcity.gov
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