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Participate in Local Government: City Advisory Bodies

Published on December 14, 2025

The City of Santa Cruz encourages public participation in local government through its advisory bodies. These are boards, commissions, committees, and task forces that deal with a variety of issues and make recommendations to the City Council. Unless otherwise noted, applicants must be City residents and/or City voters.

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Parking for Hope Returns to Downtown Santa Cruz Dec. 18–25

Published on December 11, 2025

Parking for Hope returns Dec. 18–25, with downtown parking proceeds benefiting Hope Services and keeping Santa Cruz’s downtown clean.

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Sister Cities Santa Cruz Explores Partnership with Puerto Escondido Du

Published on December 01, 2025

From November 10–13, 2025, a delegation from Santa Cruz, California visited Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico, as part of ongoing efforts to create a new partnership between the two coastal communities. At present, Santa Cruz, has sister city relationships in Japan, Nicaragua, France, the Crimea, and Italy. With direction from the city Council of Santa Cruz, an ad hoc exploration subcommittee was e

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Light Up Santa Cruz! Holiday Glow Guide & Contest Registration is Open

Published on November 24, 2025

Ready to deck your halls—and your home? Join Santa Cruz Parks & Rec for the 2025 Holiday Glow Guide & Contest! Snap a photo of your decorations, register via WebTrac #H120125, get featured on the Glow Guide map, earn a $5 class promo, and enter to win a $50 gift card. Spread holiday cheer and make your neighborhood sparkle! ✨

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City of Santa Cruz Begins Wharf End Interim Repairs November 2025

Published on November 13, 2025

The City of Santa Cruz is pleased to announce the start of construction on the Wharf End Interim Repairs project. The contractor is expected to begin mobilization mid-November 2025, and work is anticipated to be completed by February 2026, dependent on weather conditions.

This project includes an interim repair at the southern end of the Wharf following damage from last winter’s wave event.

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City and County of Santa Cruz Honors Local Heroes on Veterans Day

Published on November 05, 2025

The ceremony will take place Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to noon, featuring remarks from Santa Cruz County Board Chair Justin Cummings and Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley. The program will also include a presentation by the joint City and County Police and Sheriff Department Honor Guard.

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LOCAL AGENCIES JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT SECOND HARVEST

Published on November 04, 2025

The County of Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, the City of Watsonville, the City of Santa Cruz, and Community Foundation Santa Cruz County have pledged more than $1 million to support Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County’s emergency food distribution efforts, pending formal approval by their respective governing bodies.

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SCPD Media Release: 2025 Halloween Overview

Published on November 02, 2025

The Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD) is pleased to announce that Halloween 2025 transpired without any significant incidents of violence downtown.

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Santa Cruz City Council Appoints Cassie Bronson as City Attorney

Published on October 29, 2025

The City of Santa Cruz is pleased to announce their intention to appoint Catherine “Cassie” Bronson as City Attorney effective January 1st. Bronson, who has served as Assistant City Attorney for several years, brings more than 16 years of legal experience and a deep knowledge of municipal law, litigation, and policy to her new role.

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Santa Cruz and Shingu Celebrate 50 Years of Sister City Friendship

Published on October 28, 2025

Since 1975, Santa Cruz and Shingu have shared a deep cultural connection rooted in friendship, understanding, and exchange. The 50th anniversary celebration honored this enduring partnership through ceremonies, community gatherings, and shared reflections on peace and global cooperation.

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City News & Press Releases

Participate in Local Government: City Advisory Bodies

Parking for Hope Returns to Downtown Santa Cruz Dec. 18–25

Sister Cities Santa Cruz Explores Partnership with Puerto Escondido Du

Light Up Santa Cruz! Holiday Glow Guide & Contest Registration is Open

City of Santa Cruz Begins Wharf End Interim Repairs November 2025

City and County of Santa Cruz Honors Local Heroes on Veterans Day

LOCAL AGENCIES JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT SECOND HARVEST

SCPD Media Release: 2025 Halloween Overview

Santa Cruz City Council Appoints Cassie Bronson as City Attorney

Santa Cruz and Shingu Celebrate 50 Years of Sister City Friendship

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