Sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Cruz Mountains and bordered north and south by agricultural land and open space, Santa Cruz covers 441 square miles and a multitude of microclimates. Its main population centers are Santa Cruz, a tourist town that’s also home to Silicon Valley commuters, and Watsonville, where California’s agricultural roots still run deep.

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Board of Supervisors

The five members of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors act as the executive and legislative governing body of the County of Santa Cruz, responsible for representing and administrating the unincorporated portions of the county and certain special districts.

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Planning Commission

The commission is composed of five members and five alternates—one of each from the five supervisorial districts. Meeting agendas are available online and the public can attend in person or via Zoom.

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12/06/2023
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After two community meetings, the proposed pump track in Felton Covered Bridge Park is heading to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, who will vote Dec. 12 on whether or not to support the project and give Santa Cruz County Parks Department leaders the go-ahead.

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12/05/2023
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In a move to bridge a budget shortfall, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to place a half-cent sales tax measure on the March 5 Primary Election ballot. The proposed sales tax would apply only to unincorporated areas of the county.

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12/05/2023
County leaders will seek state backing to install “no parking” signs for more than a mile outside Santa Cruz city limits along Highway 9. The move targets a stretch of state highway where vehicle pullouts serve as access points to wooded areas.

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12/04/2023
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Santa Cruz Local newsletter briefs for the week of Dec. 4

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12/01/2023
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An informal survey of voters in Santa Cruz County Supervisor District 2 showed road conditions, traffic and housing as key issues that residents want candidates to address.

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