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11/15/2024
Learn more about a California Coastal Commission vote which paves the way for the City of Santa Cruz to begin weekly street sweeping on Westside streets favored by people living in their vehicles.

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11/08/2024
A mixed-use five-story development proposed for a parcel on Water Street in Santa Cruz will be the subject of an online community meeting scheduled for November 20. Read on for details about the project and how you can give your input.

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10/28/2024
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The Santa Cruz County Office of the Inspector General plans to share findings of its first report and gather input in a meeting Monday and at a Santa Cruz County supervisors meeting Tuesday.

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10/25/2024
A summary of the City of Santa Cruz response to the Civil Grand Jury report on its efforts to prevent sexual assault and domestic violence and associated data tracking.

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10/24/2024
An update to the ongoing repairs to the Santa Cruz Wharf including the demolition of the Dolphin Restaurant.

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10/23/2024
A report on the Santa Cruz City Council meeting of October 24 and the decisions made in advancing the Downtown Expansion Plan for the 29-acre neighborhood south of Laurel Street.

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10/21/2024
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As the City of Santa Cruz moves forward with a plan to expand downtown, the Santa Cruz City Council on Tuesday is set to consider a strategy to temper new building heights and support below-market-rent homes.

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10/21/2024
The developer of the controversial Clocktower Center high-rise has submitted revised plans featuring a scaled down design.

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10/17/2024
The City of Santa Cruz has responded to a recent civil grand jury report noting a lack in tracking residency in affordable housing.

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10/17/2024
A project to restore native plant species and sensitive habitat has led the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation department to close the San Lorenzo Park Benchlands to public access.

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10/11/2024
Proposals are being sought for a mural up to seven stories high for a new building in downtown Santa Cruz.

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10/09/2024
A look at the progress in repairs to West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz.

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10/08/2024
In their October 8 meeting, the City of Santa Cruz rejected a proposal to open up rental and ownership rules governing accessory dwelling units in the city.

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10/03/2024
The three year project to bring treated water from the Santa Cruz Wastewater Treatment Facility to a purification facility in Live Oak for injection to recharge the groundwater aquifer has been completed.

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10/02/2024
Claiming a violation of state housing laws, local developer Workbench has sued the City of Santa Cruz over restrictions on the proposed five-story development on the Food Bin parcel on Mission Street.

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10/01/2024
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A proposed six-story apartment building on Mission Street would provide college students and other tenants with the “right kind of housing” and would free up more single-family homes for families, the project’s architect said at an online meeting attended by several skeptical neighbors on September 30.

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09/27/2024
A summary of the September 26 virtual meeting about the City of Santa Cruz West Cliff Five Year Roadmap.

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09/24/2024
In their September 25 meeting, the Santa Cruz City Council approved an ordinance capping rent increases at the St. George Hotel and other local city-assisted housing.

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09/18/2024
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Over 70 residents of the St. George Apartments in downtown Santa Cruz are breathing a sigh of relief after the Santa Cruz City Council took a big step toward adopting an ordinance extending rental increase protections for renters like them. This came after a year of uncertainty as a looming November increase would have raised rents up 250% in some cases, according to residents.

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09/18/2024
In a webinar presentation on September 17, City of Santa Cruz Homelessness Response Manager Larry Imwalle gave a report on the progress of city homelessness programs, noting successes and addressing submitted community questions.

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09/17/2024
One September 17, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the start of construction of a 120 unit supportive housing development in the Harvey West neighborhood in Santa Cruz.

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09/17/2024
Three community meetings will be hosted by the City of Santa Cruz as it develops a five-year roadmap for West Cliff Drive.

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09/16/2024
On September 12, the California Coastal Commission approved moving forward with a new hotel development on the corner of Front and Laurel Streets in downtown Santa Cruz.

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09/12/2024
The completion of a project to improve the floating walkway and signs on the Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge Interpretive Trail is being celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 17.

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09/11/2024
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Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley sent a clear message last week during an early morning press conference: Santa Cruz will not take on other cities’ unhoused populations. Accompanied by city and county officials, Keeley convened the media to unveil a new ordinance that makes the unannounced drop off of unhoused individuals within the city by other jurisdictions illegal.

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09/11/2024
Following three separate critical county civil grand jury reports, the Santa Cruz City Council voted in their September 10 meeting to seek additional time to respond thoroughly to each.

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09/11/2024
In their September 10, the Santa Cruz City Council heard an update on repairs to 11 separate sites on scenic West Cliff Drive.

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09/10/2024
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These parks let MTB and BMX riders of all ages practice their skills and get some air—without even pedaling.

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09/09/2024
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Eighty apartments are proposed at a vacant lot at Soquel Avenue and Cayuga Street in Santa Cruz.

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40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation (01/31/2024 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)

The annual convocation celebrates the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by presenting speakers who discuss the civil rights issues of equality, freedom, justice, and opportunity. The convocation also seeks to build partnerships and develop...
(01/29/2024)

NSSA Surf Contest (02/04/2024 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

The National Scholastic Surfing Association will host the Northwest Conference contest on Saturday and Sunday, February 3 & 4, 2024 at Steamer Lane.  For more information visit NSSA
(01/29/2024)

NSSA Surf Contest (02/03/2024 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

The National Scholastic Surfing Association will host the Northwest Conference contest on Saturday and Sunday, February 3 & 4, 2024 at Steamer Lane.  For more information visit NSSA
(01/29/2024)

Whole Lot of Vintage Market (02/03/2024 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Located in a portion of the parking lot at Cathcart and Cedar Streets, Whole Lot of Vintage is an outdoor market featuring vintage clothing and local handmade accessories.   
(01/29/2024)

Swing Dancing by the Sea (02/10/2024 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM)

Whether you dance East Coast, West Coast, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jitterbug, Balboa, Collegiate Shag or Blues you will find music, friends, and food while you improve your dancing digs! All levels, and various styles plus a social dance with great...
(01/22/2024)

Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market - Rescheduled from 1/21/24 (01/28/2024)

RESCHEDULED FROM 1/21/24 Held the third Sunday of each month on the 1100 block of Pacific Avenue (between Cathcart and Lincoln Streets) , the Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market features handmade crafts and goods from local artists and...
(01/19/2024)

SCSSL Contest #5 - Rescheduled (01/27/2024 - 01/28/2024)

    The SCSSL will be hosting contest #5 of the season at Steamer Lane.  Contest features individual competition with 15 minute, six surfer heats with the top three advancing.  Rescheduled from 1/20/24 - 1/21/24. For more...
(01/19/2024)

Zoning Administrator Special Meeting (PL) (01/24/2024)

The Zoning Administrator holds regular meetings every first and third Wednesday, unless there is a holiday. For more information on the agenda and staff reports, please see the Zoning Administrator page. 
(01/19/2024)

Laura Hecox Day at the Museum of Natural History (01/27/2024 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History's Laura Hecox Day celebrates the pioneering lighthouse keeper and naturalist whose personal collections founded Santa Cruz's first museum over 119 years ago.  The Laura Hecox Naturalist Award will be...
(01/18/2024)
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