Race the Flame - A Wildfire Preparedness Run/Walk Published on August 18, 2026 To increase public awareness and preparedness for wildfire season, the City of Santa Cruz has partnered with the University of California at Santa Cruz to host the first Race the Flame on Oct. 17, 2026. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Paddle, Cheer & Celebrate at 34th Annual Aloha Outrigger Races Sept 19 Published on August 11, 2026 The 34th Annual Aloha Outrigger Races return to the Santa Cruz Wharf Saturday, Sept. 19! Enjoy outrigger canoe racing, live hula performances and family-friendly fun. Admission is free for spectators. Teams of all experience levels are welcome. Early bird registration is $120 per team through Aug. 16. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City Announces Temporary Rail Trail Closure Aug. 17–20 for Maintenance Published on August 10, 2026 Temporary Rail Trail Closure Aug. 17–20 | The City of Santa Cruz will temporarily close the Rail Trail from the California/Bay entrance to the Depot Park Trestle Aug. 17–20, from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Crews will clear vegetation, prune trees and sweep the trail. Please use an alternate route during work hours. Questions: Parks & Recreation, 831-420-5270. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Santa Cruz Parks & Rec Releases 2026 Fall Activity Guide Published on August 06, 2026 The 2026 Fall Activity Guide is here! Explore classes, sports, fitness, after-school programs, special events & more for all ages. Registration opens Aug. 24 at 8 a.m. Financial assistance is available through FOPAR; scholarship applications are due Aug. 14. View the guide online in English & Spanish. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Design Guidelines – Public Input Survey Published on August 06, 2026 The City of Santa Cruz is developing design guidelines for larger multifamily housing and mixed-use development such as those that have been proposed and constructed around the downtown and the major corridors (Mission Street, Ocean Street, Soquel Avenue, and Water Street) Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Santa Cruz Youth Liaison Application 26/27 Published on August 05, 2026 Are you a high school student who lives in the City of Santa Cruz? Want to make a difference, build leadership skills, connect with City leaders, and get paid? Tagged as: , Media Releases
Santa Cruz Launches Resource Recovery Facility Centennial Campaign Published on July 31, 2026 The City of Santa Cruz has launched campaign celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Resource Recovery Facility and its role in keeping the community clean, healthy, and sustainable. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City Receives CAL FIRE Grant for NetCom Wildfire Project Published on July 23, 2026 The City of Santa Cruz has received a 2026–2027 CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant to reduce wildfire risk around Santa Cruz Regional 911 (NetCom), the Emergency Operations Center, Water Department infrastructure, and nearby neighborhoods. Work begins July 27 in DeLaveaga Park to improve public safety, protect critical infrastructure, and strengthen community resilience. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Santa Cruz & Santa Cruz BCycle Celebrate One Million Rides Published on July 21, 2026 The City of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz BCycle are proud to announce our one millionth bike share ride since launching the program in June 2023! Together we’ve kept 2,181,956 pounds of greenhouse gases out of Santa Cruz. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Santa Cruz Seeks Input on Medium-Term Shoreline Adaptation Strategies Published on July 08, 2026 The City of Santa Cruz is inviting community members to help shape the future of the local coastline through a series of Community Conversations as part of the Resilient Coast Santa Cruz 2.0 Initiative. Tagged as: , Media Releases