Zoning Administrator Meeting In Santa Cruz On April 21

Review the agenda for the Zoning Administrator meeting which starts at 10 AM on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021.

Santa Cruz Council Axes Bill To Regulate Street Camping: Reports

The ordinance was met with widespread opposition.The council on Tuesday vowed to start over, several outlets reported.

Proposed Childcare And Public Safety Impact Fee In Santa Cruz

The Childcare and Public Safety Impact Fee are fees charged on new residential and nonresidential development.

Santa Cruz Homeowners Face Property Tax Deadline Next Week

Residents can pay property taxes four different ways. Learn how to view your tax bill.

Agenda And Participation Instructions Available: Zoning Administrator Meeting Of April 7

The agenda is now available for the Zoning Administrator meeting which starts at 10 AM on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Santa Cruz New Content Available - 831 Water Street Pre-Application Project

New content has been uploaded to the 831 Water Street page.

Santa Cruz 2018 And 2019 Traffic Safety Reports Offer Guide To Engineering And Enforcement Efforts

After a significant decrease from 2017 to 2018, bicycle injury collisions (17) increased by 36 percent from 2018 to 2019.

Santa Cruz Renters Eligible For $17M Rent Relief Program

Lower-income households are eligible for assistance. Learn how to submit your application.

Santa Cruz Historic Preservation Commission Meeting On March 17, 2021 Via Zoom Webinar

Sign into the meeting to watch, listen, and comment using the zoom application on your mobile phone or tablet.

Santa Cruz Zoning Administrator Meeting To Be Held On March 17, 2021 Via Zoom Webinar

The online commenting period will be open to the public who wishes to comment in advance.

Santa Cruz Meeting Cancellation Notice - Planning Commission Meeting March 18, 2021

The March 18, 2021 regular meeting of the Planning Commission has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Santa Cruz Homeless Camping Law Passes, But Changes Are Coming

The controversial ordinance won't go into effect until the City Council considers a new round of amendments.

Changes To Santa Cruz Environmentally Acceptable Food Packaging Ordinance Extended Until 2022

Upon the revised compliance date of March 8, 2022 the current Ordinance’s definitions of “compostable” and “biodegradable” will be expanded.

New Zoning Standards Project Emphasizes Diverse Perspectives In Santa Cruz

The City of Santa Cruz municipal code currently has only a few development regulations that are objective and measurable.

DA Announces Consumer Protection Settlement In Auto-Renewal Case

PeopleConnect, Inc. will pay $400,000 in penalties because of a lawsuit alleging their website violated California automatic renewal laws.

Santa Cruz Gets $5M For Affordable Housing Projects

The money will benefit projects expected to bring 200 affordable housing units to the city. See which projects will be impacted.

Agenda And Participation Instructions Available, Santa Cruz Zoning Administrator Meeting Of March 3

The agenda is available for the Zoning Administrator meeting which starts at 10 AM on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021.

Santa Cruz Manager Martín Bernal Announces Planned Retirement

Bernal shared his intent with the City Council in closed session of the February 23 City Council meeting.

Santa Cruz City Manager Martin Bernal Announces Retirement

Bernal, who has served in the role for the past 10 years, will remain in the position until the end of July to ensure a seamless transition.

Notice Of Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation In Santa Cruz

The Planning Commission meeting of Thursday, March 4, 2021, has been adjourned to the next regular Planning Commission Meeting on March 18.

New Santa Cruz Homeless Law Clears Initial Hurdle In 5-2 Vote

The ordinance, which would limit where people without permanent housing can and cannot sleep outdoors, requires a second council reading.

Notice Of Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation In Santa Cruz

Future agenda information can be access through the Planning Commission page.

$17M Relief Program Approved For Needy Santa Cruz County Renters

Find out how to apply and learn if you qualify. The Board of Supervisors approved the plan Tuesday.

Santa Cruz Mulls Day Street Camping Ban: 7 Things To Know

Downtown Santa Cruz and city beaches are among the areas that would be totally off limits to campers if the council approves the ordinance.

Visit Santa Cruz County Accepting Nominations For Board Seats

Applications are due March 16.

County Warns Against Electrical Tampering, Meter Bypassing

"Individuals with knowledge of either should contact the Cannabis Licensing Office."

Another Argument In Favor Of Student Debt Forgiveness

Student loan forgiveness will give California more teachers and give our struggling children smaller class sizes.

$4M Damage Caused By Storm; County Supes Declare Emergency

The declaration paves the way for the county to receive funding to help with repairs.

County Of Santa Cruz Hosting Debris Flow Town Halls

Residents will hear from state and local authorities and have the opportunity to ask questions at the virtual events.

Santa Cruz County Seeks Rental Assistance For Residents

The assistance, if confirmed, could help households that are unable to pay their rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Santa Cruz County Reps Safe After Mob Descends On U.S. Capitol

One person has been fatally shot after a pro-Trump mob stormed into the U.S. Capitol to halt President-elect Joe Biden's certification.

Santa Cruz County Supes Extend CZU Fires Emergency Health Order

With the rainy season underway, residents are still at risk from becoming displaced by landslides.

Santa Cruz County Board Of Supervisors Shakeup: New Chair Chosen

A new vice chair was also chosen during Tuesday's meeting.

Santa Cruz County DA Sues Match.com

The suit alleges that the online dating service engaged in unfair and unlawful business practices.

Santa Cruz County Seeks Landlords To House CZU Fire Victims

More than 100 households are still in need of permanent housing after the fires destroyed more than 900 homes.

See Santa Cruz's Final City Council Election Results

Santa Cruz County elections officials finalized results on Tuesday.

County Public Health Awarded Grants for Traffic Safety Education

Efforts will be aimed at improving traffic safety and specifically focused on pedestrians, bicyclists, and child passengers.

Santa Cruz County Had Less Love For Trump Than Most Of CA

See where Santa Cruz County ranked on the list of "Trumpiest and most anti-Trump" counties, according to a CalMatters analysis.

Top County Elections Official To Depart

Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin is resigning after 27 years.