Santa Cruz County To Receive $6.4M For Homeless Housing

The County will use the money to convert hotels into 20 permanent housing sites.

PRESS RELEASE: Trevethan Avenue Construction To Impact Soquel Avenue Traffic On April 25

Trevethan Avenue will remain closed to through traffic with a detour in place during weekday construction hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Santa Cruz Chamber Of Commerce Opposes Downtown Initiative

They believe if 'Our Downtown Our Future' qualifies for the November 2022 ballot it would significantly delay the downtown library project.

'Blue City' Non-Profit Certification Given To Santa Cruz

The certification process uses a data-driven approach to assess communities’ efforts in protecting the ocean.

Former Santa Cruz County Clerk Running For Assembly

Gail Pellerin, who served as County Clerk from 2004 to 2020, is voting to represent the newly formed 28th Assembly District.

City Of Santa Cruz: San Lorenzo Riverwalk Lighting Construction To Begin March 7

Contacts: The project will install 65 pole mounted decorative LED fixtures, 16 feet high and approximately 90 feet apart. Light fixture ...

Santa Cruz Rallies For Ukraine

Protesters met outside the Del Mar Theater Sunday to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

City Donates Over $15K To Hope Services

Revenue from parking meters collected from Dec. 18-25 was donated to Hope Services, which helps adults with developmental disabilities.

City Of Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz Holiday Parking Program Donates Over $15,000 To Hope Services

To date, Parking for Hope has generated a total of $218,507 in funds that support the Downtown Litter Abatement Crew at Hope Services. T ...

City Of Santa Cruz: Escalona Drive Culvert Rehabilitation To Begin 2/22

During weekday construction hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., traffic impacts will include the closure of Escalona Drive from Hollywood Avenue ...

Santa Cruz County Approves Tax Hike Ballot Measures: Reports

Voters will decide in June whether to raise the Transient Occupancy Tax, and split revenue from the disposable cup surcharge.

Rail Talks To Continue After Friday Commission Meeting

RTC Commissioner and County Supervisor Bruce McPherson called for "better, more disciplined conversation" surrounding the rail service.

City Of Santa Cruz: City Of Santa Cruz Works To Save Endangered Santa Cruz Tarplant At Arana Gulch

The City implemented a conservation grazing program in 2015.

Santa Cruz County Approves $500K Grant To Broaden Internet Access

Santa Cruz County is using a stimulus grant, matched 150% by Cruzio Internet, to improve broadband access in rural areas of the county.

Popular Roaring Camp Train Line At Center Of Santa Cruz Dispute

A dispute over the cost of rail line maintenance could threaten the future of Roaring Camp Inc.'s popular passenger trains.

Santa Cruz Gets $29M For Affordable Housing, Transit Hub

The city will use a $29 million grant to develop an affordable housing unit and redevelop the area around the bus station and Maple Alley.

City Of Santa Cruz: City Awarded $29.6M In Funding For Pacific Station North

Expected to break ground in 2023, Pacific Station North will provide 95 one, two and three-bedroom units. The project will include 25 un ...

Santa Cruz Worker Strike Averted Last Minute

Workers represented by Service Employees International Union Local 521 reached a tentative agreement with Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz Supes To Consider 3 Project Homekey Approvals

Santa Cruz County will consider $62.5 million in grant applications to convert three properties into affordable and homeless housing.

Santa Cruz-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Santa Cruz County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Santa Cruz 'Gas Tax Holiday' Proposed Amid Surging Fuel Prices

The Golden State may not receive another gas tax hike this summer under Gov. Newsom's budget proposal. What to know.

City Of Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz Coastal Rail Trail Segment 7/Phase I Project Receives Two Awards

Contact: Janice Bisgaard, Community Relations Specialist, (831) 420-5166 The annual Caltrans Excellence in Transportation Awards are cho ...

Public Input Sought On 2045 Regional Transportation Plan

A hearing will be held Jan. 13 via Community TV Zoom.

City Of Santa Cruz: Winter-Spring Activity Guide Now Online!

Apply for a Friends of Parks and Recreation scholarship for City of Santa Cruz residents! Applications can be found online and are due J ...

City Of Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz Hosts Parking For Hope Program Dec. 18-25

The nonprofit's Downtown Litter Abatement Crew employs six part-time workers including Sara who has worked for Hope Services for nine ye ...

City Of Santa Cruz: City To Release Proposed Design For Mixed Use Library

The Library will be adjacent to five stories of affordable housing situated on top of three stories of parking. The proposed number of p ...

City Of Santa Cruz: City Of Santa Cruz Offices Holiday Closure

Refuse and recycling collection services will operate as usual, even on the holidays, for customers inside City limits whose refuse serv ...

Santa Cruz-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Update

The Santa Cruz County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Santa Cruz County Announces Additional Settlement Details

Additional enrollment options and public forums were announced for residents with large wood debris remaining after the CZU Fire cleanup.

Santa Cruz Awarded $20.9M Grant For Pacific Station Project

Funds will aid site preparation and infrastructure improvements.

County Of Santa Cruz Names New HSA Director

Mónica Morales will serve as the new Director of Health Services.

City Projects Need Community Input

Santa Cruz residents are asked to complete a survey by Dec. 6.

City Of Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz Welcomes Shoppers And Diners During Another Make-Or-Break Holiday Season For Local Businesses

Shop Santa Cruz encourages community members to shop for the holidays early and often at their favorite local Santa Cruz businesses, bot ...

Santa Cruz-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Santa Cruz County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Santa Cruz County Secures $175K For Wildfire Preparedness

A California FireSafe Council grant will increase community preparedness in the face of wildfire threats.

Local Officials Give $6M In Nonprofit Funding: How To Apply

Approximately $4.8 million is available from the County and $1 million from the City through three-year funding cycles.

County Public Health Awarded Grants For Traffic Safety Programs

The Public Health Division is the recipient of three grants totaling $448,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

City Of Santa Cruz: CORE Investments Opportunity Announced

Awards will focus on the equitable improvements in the well-being of community members experiencing the greatest challenges and barriers ...

$4.4M In Road Damage Caused By CZU Cleanup Crews

See which area was hit the hardest. County officials will publicly discuss the matter Tuesday.

Redistricting In Santa Cruz County: Supervisors Review Final Maps

Here's how you can take a peek at the proposed maps.