Spring Cleaning the Safe Way
This spring, as you clean your home, it’s important to stay safe. Two of the top causes of home injuries are falls and poisoning. Take the proper precautions to protect yourself and your family. When cleaning out closets or re-organizing... Continue reading→
Hoverboard Safety
Hoverboard — part toy, part transportation. These self-balancing scooters have quickly become the latest fad. However, many hoverboards have been linked to fires. NFPA urges you to be fire safe when using these devices. If you purchase a hoverboardChoose a device with the... Continue reading→
Council Goals for Fiscal Year 2016/2017
The City Council met in a special study session on January 9, 2016 to develop goals for the year. They spent about six hours discussing their vision for the City and developing goals statements, which were subsequently adopted by resolution on January 27, 2016. This is one of the most important things that a City Council does, laying out the road map for staff to follow during the year. Any organization is most effective when where is clear direction provided on goals and priorities and then everyone pulls in the same direction. Continue reading→
The Cathedral City Fire Department is offering CERT training in March and April
The Cathedral City Fire Department is offering CERT training in March and April. Continue reading→
City Council Honors In-Shape Personal Trainer Bruce Mills with a Special Commendation for His Life Saving Skills
City Council Honors In-Shape Personal Trainer Bruce Mills with a Special Commendation for His Life Saving Skills At Wednesday’s City Council Meeting, an employee with In-Shape Fitness Center of Cathedral City was praised for his life saving skills. On December... Continue reading→
City Talks with Police Chief George Crum: Introducing Officer Hodge, Homeless Liaison
City Talks with Police Chief George Crum: Introducing Officer Hodge, Homeless Liaison The latest episode of City Talks on Channel 17 features Police Chief George Crum introducing Officer Dwayne Hodge as the new Homeless Liaison for the police department. The... Continue reading→
Cathedral City Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags
Cathedral City Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags The City Council of Cathedral City voted unanimously last July to ban single-use plastic bags at retail locations in Cathedral City, effective February 22, 2016. The ban will be similar to those passed in... Continue reading→
Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis Appointed Vice Chair of the National League of Cities Human Development Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis Appointed Vice Chair of the National League of Cities Human Development Committee The National League of Cities (NLC) President Melodee Colbert-Kean (Councilmember, Joplin, MO) recently announced that Cathedral City’s Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis has... Continue reading→