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Firecracker Range Card Sale

July 01, 2026

Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month and 4th of July with the Firecracker Range Card Sale at the DeLaveaga Golf ProShop.

July is Parks and Recreation Month

July 01, 2026

July is Park and Recreation Month! 🌳 Since 1985, communities nationwide have celebrated the power of parks to build strong, healthy and connected communities. Join Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation all month long for special events and summer programs as we highlight The Power of Connection, Play, Community, Nature, Belonging and Well-Being.

Zoning Administrator Meeting

July 01, 2026

Zoning Administrator Meeting

Hearts in the Parks Blood Drive- July

July 01, 2026

Join Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation and the American Red Cross for a day of giving back at the Hearts in the Parks Blood Drive. Community members are invited to roll up their sleeves and help save lives by donating blood in a welcoming, park-filled atmosphere. This event brings together neighbors, families, and friends to support a vital cause while enjoying the spirit of community connection.

Backstage Tour at the Civic Auditorium

July 01, 2026

Discover hidden spaces, production secrets, historic stories, and get a unique glimpse behind the curtain on this engaging tour experience.
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City News

SCMU Expands the Utility Customer Assistance Program (UCAP)

Published on July 01, 2026

Santa Cruz Municipal Utilities (SCMU) has expanded its Utility Customer Assistance Program (UCAP) to households who live in multi-unit complexes. This expansion provides financial assistance to income-qualifying households within SCMU’s service area whether or not they pay SCMU directly for utility services.

City of Santa Cruz Receives National Award for Procurement Excellence

Published on July 01, 2026

The City of Santa Cruz is proud to announce that its Purchasing Division has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) by the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI). This marks the third consecutive year the City has earned this distinguished honor.

Court Rules in Favor of Santa Cruz SSB Tax

Published on June 30, 2026

The City of Santa Cruz has prevailed in litigation challenging the City's Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax, with the Sacramento Superior Court denying a petition filed by industry groups seeking to halt implementation of the voter-approved measure.
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