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Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Resilience City of Santa Cruz

Wharf Restaurant to Be Demolished

05/02/2024
Because of damage to pilings sustained in a December storm, the Dolphin Restaurant is set to be taken down to effect repairs to the end of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Homelessness Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation City of Santa Cruz

Harvey West Park Homeless Encampment Cleared

05/02/2024
The City of Santa Cruz cleared an encampment used by 30-40 people from the Harvey West Friendship Park on May 1.

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Land Use & Development Housing City of Santa Cruz

City Council Postpones Herb Room Descision

04/30/2024
in its April 30 meeting, the Santa Cruz City Council postponed a decision on the 59-unit housing development project at the site of the Herb Room on Mission Street amid fierce neighborhood opposition.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Land Use & Development Housing City of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz ‘Circle Church’ Demolished

04/25/2024
Demolition of the church at the center of the Santa Cruz circles was completed on April 23, making way for construction of a ring of house to be built on the 1.6-acre parcel.

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City of Santa Cruz Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Housing City of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Purchases Site for Downtown Library Project

04/24/2024
The City of Santa Cruz acquired the Toadal Fitness parcel downtown for $2.5 million as part of the mixed-use library project.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Business, Economy & Jobs City of Santa Cruz

Outdoor Dining Changes Postponed

04/20/2024
In its April 18 meeting, the City of Santa Cruz Planning Commission agreed to postpone a decision on rule changes to restaurant outdoor seating for 60 days.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Land Use & Development Transportation City of Santa Cruz

Pilot Street Sweeping Plan Moves Forward

04/17/2024
The City of Santa Cruz is set to begin a pilot program of neighborhood street sweeping, including a provision to tow vehicles not complying with posted parking limits.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Business, Economy & Jobs City of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Assistant City Manager to Resign

04/16/2024
Laura Schmidt is resigning from her position as assistant city manager for the City of Santa Cruz, effective August, to consult in the private sector.

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Public Safety Crime & Justice City of Santa Cruz

Police Chief Finds No Violation in Cyclist Arrest

04/15/2024
An initial review of body cam footage indicated no violations of department policy or the law in the arrest by multiple officers of a lone Black cyclist on the Santa Cruz Westside, according to the police chief.

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Transportation Crime & Justice City of Santa Cruz

Excessive Force Complaint Filed Against Santa Cruz Police to Review Excessive Force Complaint After Multiple Officers Arrest Westside Cyclist

04/11/2024
Witnesses allege Santa Cruz police used excessive force arresting a Black man for a bike infraction on April 10 at the intersection of Bay Street and West Cliff.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Business, Economy & Jobs City of Santa Cruz

Ban on New Cannabis Businesses Removed From Agenda

04/11/2024
An item to discuss an emergency moratorium on new commercial cannabis businesses was removed from the Santa Cruz City Council April 9 meeting agenda.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Agriculture, Food & Gardening City of Santa Cruz

Permanent Location for Sought for Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market

04/04/2024
Feedback is being solicited by the City of Santa Cruz for a new location for the downtown farmers market, which will be displaced when the library/parking garage project begins.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Housing City of Santa Cruz

18 Story Building Proposed for Downtown Santa Cruz

04/03/2024
Plans for an 18 story building 192 feet tall were submitted to the City of Santa Cruz planning department.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Homelessness Land Use & Development Housing City of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Parking Ban Renewal Challenged

04/03/2024
Local homeless and housing rights activist Reggie Meisler filed a challenge to the renewal of the City of Santa Cruz large-vehicle parking ban.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Land Use & Development Housing City of Santa Cruz

City of Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley on Affordable Housing

03/09/2024
Mayor Keeley speaks to the priority of building more affordable housing in Santa Cruz, touting the 320 units in progress downtown and the units built on River Street and in progress in Harvey West.

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Elections & Politics City of Santa Cruz

District 2 Santa Cruz City Council: Sonja Brunner Ahead in Ballot Count

03/08/2024
Santa Cruz City Council District 2 incumbent Sonja Brunner maintained her lead over challenger Hector Marin.

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Elections & Politics City of Santa Cruz

District 5 Santa Cruz City Council: Susie O’Hara Maintains Large Lead

03/08/2024
Susie O’Hara’s leads challenger Joe Thompson for the District 5 seat on the City Council with about 65% of the counted ballots.

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Land Use & Development Transportation City of Santa Cruz

Draft 50-year West Cliff Vision Released

03/05/2024
After several public engagement workshops over the last year, the City of Santa Cruz has released the community vision for the 50-year future of its beloved West Cliff Drive.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Homelessness Land Use & Development Transportation City of Santa Cruz

Planners Extend Santa Cruz RV Overnight Parking Ban

02/03/2024
The Santa Cruz Planning Commission voted unanimously to renew a controversial RV overnight street-parking ban for at least the coming five years, several months ahead of its expiration.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Elections & Politics City of Santa Cruz

Water Department’s Dave Tannaci Contends for Santa Cruz’s 1st District

01/30/2024
Dave Tannaci of the Santa Cruz Water Department is running for the Santa Cruz City Council’s District 1 seat against Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County Executive Director Gabriela Trigueiro.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Elections & Politics City of Santa Cruz

Nonprofit Leader Sets Sights on Santa Cruz’s 1st District Seat

01/27/2024
Gabriela Trigueiro, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County, is competing for the Santa Cruz City Council’s District 1 seat against Dave Tannaci of the Santa Cruz Water Department.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Elections & Politics City of Santa Cruz

Former City Employee Susie O’Hara Vies for District 5

01/26/2024
Susie O’Hara, who has served on various local boards and commissions, is running against UC Santa Cruz student Joe Thompson in the race for the Santa Cruz City Council’s 5th District seat.

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Homelessness City of Santa Cruz

How Has Santa Cruz’s Oversized Vehicle Ordinance Gone So Far?

01/24/2024
Santa Cruz has handed out more than 200 citations as part of its overnight parking ban, which took effect Dec. 4. City staff say everyone seeking overnight safe parking has been able to access the program, but some remained concerned about the law’s wider implications.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Elections & Politics City of Santa Cruz

Teenager Apologizes for Threat to Santa Cruz Mayor

01/19/2024
The message, laced with expletives, referred to a council-majority vote to pass a watered-down resolution calling for peace in the Middle East.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Environment History Sustainability City of Santa Cruz

Fundraiser to Protect Iconic Redwood Set for Saturday

01/03/2024
With the fate of the twin-trunked redwood tree on Walnut Avenue to be decided by the Santa Cruz City Council, the appellant of the heritage tree's removal will hold a fundraiser Jan. 6 to help protect it.

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Elections & Politics City of Santa Cruz Fred Keeley

Santa Cruz’s First Directly Elected Mayor Isn’t Slowing Down

12/26/2023
At age 73, Fred Keeley is wrapping up the first year of what will likely be the final chapter in his nearly 30-year public service career. As Santa Cruz’s first directly elected mayor, he has worked to set the tone for what it means to have a full-time leader.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Elections & Politics City of Santa Cruz

Public Urges Santa Cruz City Council to Support Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire

12/13/2023
A line of about 150 residents wrapped around Santa Cruz City Hall, as community members came out in force to urge the City Council to pass a resolution calling for a permanent cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Land Use & Development Elections & Politics Housing City of Santa Cruz

Group Emerges to Counter Housing for People Citizen Initiative

12/08/2023
A group called Affordable Housing Advocates Santa Cruz has emerged to counter the ballot measure known as the Housing for People Citizen Initiative, which qualified at the end of November to be placed on the city of Santa Cruz March 2024 ballot.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Transportation Resilience City of Santa Cruz

Community Perspectives Polled About West Cliff

11/08/2023
The city of Santa Cruz and partnering consultant Farallon Strategies held a virtual public meeting to further gauge the community’s feelings about West Cliff Drive’s role in the city in the next 50 years.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Environment City of Santa Cruz

Local Couple Fights for Walnut Avenue’s Iconic Redwood Tree

11/04/2023
Like silent guardians standing sentry on Walnut Avenue near Santa Cruz High School, two intertwined redwood trees, technically considered one, have inspired reverence in passersby and nearby residents for close to a century, possibly longer.

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Recent Notices

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)

Downtown Commission (01/25/2024 8:30 AM)

(01/22/2024)

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)