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Spotlight

All wharf Businesses are Open, Come Visit! Stay updated on the progress for Wharf repairs. Learn more! Learn More!

News

Santa Cruz Police Department Launches Community Survey to Support Staffing Study
The survey is open now through July 31, 2025.

City of Santa Cruz Celebrates July as Parks and Recreation Month
Throughout the month of July, the City will offer a variety of special events and pop-up activities!

City of Santa Cruz Approves Economic Development Package to Support New Business Activity and Streamline Permit Requirements
The proposals presented and approved by City Council at the April and June meetings provide a variety of tools to stimulate new business activity citywide.

City of Santa Cruz Awarded $30 Million to Build Coral Street Behavioral Health Treatment Center
Funding through Proposition 1 Will Help Expand Mental Health and/or Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities

City of Santa Cruz Wins Award of Excellence for West Cliff Vision from APA California – Northern Section

Meetings & Events

Aug1st	Midtown Fridays 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Aug2nd	Rage Against the Regime Demonstration 10:00am - 11:30am
Aug3rd	Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music Family Concert 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aug6th	Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am

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Agenda

Agenda Available: Zoning Administrator

Meeting Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street, Santa Cruz CA

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