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Community Child Passenger Safety Class

September 24, 2026

Community Child Passenger Safety Class & Technician Certification Course brought to you by Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency and the Santa Cruz Police Department.

Proposed Water Rates Virtual Community Meeting

September 24, 2026

Join the Santa Cruz Water Department for a virtual community meeting about the proposed water rates for 2027 through 2031.

Thriller Dance Classes

September 26, 2026

Learn the Thriller dance and perform at multiple locations in October!

Class schedule:
Saturdays: Sept. 12 - Oct. 10
All ages - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Classes are free and drop in at the London Nelson Community Center.

Día Del Mar

September 26, 2026

Santa Cruz lifeguards and firefighters will offer a class to the community on how to safely enter the ocean.

Surfing Museum 40th Anniversary & Keepers of the Light Celebration

September 26, 2026

We invite you to join us for a special celebration of the lighthouse’s renewed beacon and the 40th anniversary of the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
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City News

Pacific Station North Celebrates 128 New Affordable Homes

Published on September 22, 2026

The City of Santa Cruz, Eden Housing and For the Future Housing will celebrate the grand opening of Pacific Station North Apartments on Sept. 29, marking the completion of the final phase of the transit-oriented redevelopment in downtown Santa Cruz between Pacific Avenue and Front Street.

Temporary City Payment Service Interruption: Sept. 30 - Oct. 4

Published on September 22, 2026

The City of Santa Cruz will temporarily pause several payment services beginning at the end of the day Wednesday, Sept. 30, while we transition to a new payment system.
Payment services will resume at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5.

Police Chief Bernie Escalante Announces Retirement After Over 30 Years

Published on September 17, 2026

The City of Santa Cruz announces the retirement of Police Chief Bernie Escalante following over 30 years of service with the Santa Cruz Police Department and a career dedicated to serving the community he has called home throughout his life.
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