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Santa Cruz Makers Market

November 16, 2025

The Santa Cruz Makers Market featuring 40+ local artisan vendors is held the third Sunday of every month on the 1100 block of Pacific Avenue (between Cathcart and Lincoln Streets).

City Council Meeting

November 18, 2025

City Council Meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

November 19, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

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November 20, 2025

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Sister Cities Committee Meetings

November 24, 2025

Regular Committee meetings are the second Monday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the City Council Chambers located at 809 Center Street,
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City News

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.

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.

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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