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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Oct 26 Wharf Incident Update Published on October 28, 2025 On October 26, 2025, at 9:44 a.m., the Santa Cruz Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle that had driven off the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, submerging into the ocean. Furthermore, it was reported that a subject was trapped underwater. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Santa Cruz Leaders to Discuss Opposition to Offshore Drilling-Oct. 29 Published on October 27, 2025 Local leaders from the City and County of Santa Cruz will hold a joint press conference on Wednesday, October 29, at 10:00 a.m. on the Santa Cruz Wharf stage to announce their unified opposition to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s proposed Five-Year Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
CORRECTION - Halloween 2025 Safety Enhancement Zone Published on October 23, 2025 The Santa Cruz Police Department has designated a Safety Enhancement Zone for the entire city of Santa Cruz for Halloween 2025. The Safety Enhancement Zone begins on Friday, October 31st at 8:00 AM and runs through Monday, November 3rd at 8:00 AM. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Santa Cruz Launches New Website Published on October 23, 2025 The City of Santa Cruz is excited to announce the launch of its new and improved website at santacruzca.gov. Tagged as: , Media Releases