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The City of Santa Cruz currently diverts about 67 percent of its waste from the landfill.
Center Adds Second PATH-Certified Instructor—Now Enrolling Additional People with Special Needs
FEMA eventually declared three major storm disasters for Santa Cruz County, with the Jan. 18-23 storm event.
The meetings will discuss a strategic plan that will guide the County Parks for the next decade and beyond.
The County's Gen. Services Department oversees a range of internal and external services, including facilities oversight and construction.
The “Adopt-a-thon” will include a pub crawl/fundraiser and free professional pet portraits for all Santa Cruz County owners of Pit Bulls.
The public is advised to seek alternate routes if possible as there will be delays and some parking will be impacted.
The outage was first reported at 12:31 p.m.
Two projects were completed in response to residents’ complaints regarding localized flooding that was impacting garage structures.
Santa Cruz and Pacific Gas and Electric Company will be removing dead and potentially hazardous pine trees from Murray on Feb. 20.
The regional Plant of the Year award acknowledges outstanding achievement in more than 20 categories honoring exceptional treatment plants.
Looking for love? Weddings will be broadcase live on our WedCam
This is emergency repair work in the wake of a recent water lateral break.
No need to travel far for these seasonal feasts. Reserve your seats!
Santa Cruz County Clerk to offer Saturday passport hours this weekend.
Area residents are advised to have an evacuation plan and an emergency kit with supplies.
The funds were collected from Dec. 18 through 25 in the fourth annual Parking for Hope downtown holiday parking program.
There's a new list out from Nat Geo Traveler — and Santa Cruz is one of two California cities on it.
The Women's Marches began in January 2017 in the wake of the election of President Donald Trump.
Over six sessions from Feb. 6 to March 13 participants will train to become “Master Recyclers” in areas related to waste reduction and recyc
We take a look back at heroic rescues, a wayward goat and a shark attack and the loss of Jack O'Neill.
County officials ask residents to avoid the DUI and plan a safe ride home.
Usual parking rates will apply, however, the proceeds from street meters will be donated to Hope Services, a local nonprofit.
Public Works has taken steps to protect levees along Salsipuedes Creek and the Pajaro River in advance of scheduled repairs.
The event on December 19 will feature a ceremonial reading of the names of more than 65 persons who died in the past year.
City of Santa Cruz overlay pavement striping is scheduled for nine streets on various days Monday, Dec. 11, through Friday, Dec. 29.
The Santa Cruz Mountains will likely experience breezy conditions throughout the day.
Fishermen are advised to avoid fishing from rocks or jetties near the water.
The survey asks residents for feedback on their community vision and values as well as feedback on the government's strengths & weaknesses.
The public is advised to seek alternate routes if possible as there will be delays. Parking will be impacted.
Santa Cruz County offers tips on how to celebrate America Recycles Day on November 15th and stay green throughout the holiday season.
The entire work week there will be construction on Escalona Drive. Traffic control will be in effect with major detours.
The new fund "Thrive by Three" will help families to reduce hardships for new families, increase access to infant and toddler care.
Paving work will impact King and other Santa Cruz Streets during the week of November 6th.
The drive is Second Harvest’s biggest campaign of the year, and 100% of the food and funds it raises will support its network of pantries.
BREAKING: Visitors to beaches are discouraged from going into the water all weekend.
The Santa Cruz County Office of Economic Development welcomes entries for Small Business Saturday. The event will be held on Nov. 25.
The Tire Amnesty Program is funded through a CalRecycle grant in coordination with the Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works.
To make space for the influx of animals, the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has reduced adoption fees through the end of the month.