City of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Housing Community Engagement Study Session

On the evening of Tuesday, June 27, come learn about the current housing conditions in Santa Cruz and engage in the development of a housing roadmap.

Updated: Celebrate New Pacific Avenue Contraflow Bike Lane on June 27

The public is invited to our Pacific Avenue Contraflow Bike Lane ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 27.

City Launches Newly Re-designed Website

The City of Santa Cruz officially launched its new website this week incorporating a fresh look, improved navigation and new interactive tools.

Sky Lanterns are Prohibited in California

Sky Lanterns are made from combustible materials such as paper bags or light fabrics which then take flight by the heat from an open flame candle. These devices are a fire safety hazard and the Santa Cruz Fire Department prohibits their use.

Santa Cruz Offers Free Recycling to Help End Glut of Mattresses in Landfills

The City of Santa Cruz is participating in the California Bye Bye Mattress recycling program to help decrease the glut of mattresses that end up in U.S. landfills.

Ocean Street Repaving Project with Lane Closures

The Measure H Ocean Street repaving project will begin the week of June 19. Alternating lane closures and traffic control will be in place on Ocean Street between Soquel Avenue and East Cliff Drive.