April 19, 2024

Join the Rebranding Community Meeting on April 23 — Give Feedback about the City's Future Visual Identity!

Join us on April 23, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the London Nelson Community Center for a community meeting hosted by the City of Santa Cruz and Setsail Marketing.

Discover insights from our recent community survey, and participate in an interactive workshop to share your thoughts on Santa Cruz's future visual identity.

Register for Summer Camps, Classes & More!

Parks and Recreation team members are ready to help you find the perfect ways to spend the summer! The 2024 Summer Activity Guide is now live, and summer registration is OPEN. Huge kudos to the Parks & Rec team, who spent Saturday, April 13 in full tech and customer service mode. The team registered more than 2000 residents and non-residents in summer camps, classes, programs, and Junior Guards! It’s not too late to sign up — plenty of summer activities remain to keep your family busy. We offer a wide range of recreational classes and activities for people of all ages and abilities.

Santa Cruz Water Department Promotes Isidro Rivera to Deputy Director/ Engineering Manager

Isidro Rivera has been promoted to Deputy Director/ Engineering Manager for the Santa Cruz Water Department. With over 20 years of experience, he will lead water supply planning efforts and oversee the department’s $850 million capital improvement program, focusing on building a resilient water system in the face of climate change.

Ensuring 24/7 Emergency Response and Community Safety

The City of Santa Cruz operates a volunteer-based Duty Program, which helps us ensure we provide exceptional customer service and rapid emergency response around the clock, including nights and holidays.

The program relies on City workers who volunteer to respond to calls for duty outside of their typical work hours. The program started in 2010 within the Sewer Department and has since expanded to include staff from various departments like Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Parking, and Resource Recovery.

The Duty Supervisor, available 24/7, provides crucial guidance and support, ensuring duty personnel work as a team in handling critical situations. Duty personnel play a crucial role as first responders, logging essential details and swiftly coordinating with relevant departments for effective follow-up.

This work has been especially critical during severe winter storms where duty personnel respond to damaged infrastructure, fallen trees, and other service interruptions. Thank you to all the staff volunteers for your commitment to excellent public service and helping keep our community safe!

Packed House at the State of the San Lorenzo River Symposium Last Saturday

Despite the rain, the recent State of the San Lorenzo River Symposium saw a packed house! Presenters covered diverse topics ranging from environmental protection policies to the cultural history and ecology of the San Lorenzo River Watershed. Attendees also went on a tour of the new Fall Creek fish ladder.

Sign up for the Our Water, Our Future Newsletter to stay informed about future events and the Water Department's ongoing efforts to manage water supply sustainably for both people and nature.

Earth Day Santa Cruz is THIS Saturday!

Earth Day Santa Cruz is returning this Saturday, April 20, in Downtown Santa Cruz on Pacific Avenue, Cooper Street, and Abbott Square Market. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year’s event promises to be an unforgettable celebration featuring a lineup of entertainers and activities for all to enjoy! Several of our City Departments will be there to talk about programs and resources that can help you reduce your impact on the planet and create a healthier community for all.



City of Santa Cruz

City Manager's Office

809 Center Street

Santa Cruz CA 95060

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831-420-5010