County Press Releases

  • 10/1/2026 -
  • 9/30/2026 - Strawberries Drive Increase in Santa Cruz County Crop Values
  • 9/29/2026 - Board Advances Ordinance to Promote Gender Equity
  • 9/28/2026 - Low Cost Spay/Neuter Registration Open Now
  • 9/24/2026 -
  • 9/21/2026 - Santa Cruz County Environment Commission to Discuss Efforts to Address Climate Change
  • 9/17/2026 -
  • 9/11/2026 - San Lorenzo Way Bridge in Felton to Close September 15 to October 9, 2026 for Tree Removal and Bridge Replacement Preparations
  • 9/9/2026 - County Announces State of the County Address
  • 9/9/2026 - Annual Job Fair Connects Local Employers and Job Seekers
  • 9/4/2026 - Ag Commissioner to Hold Meetings on Invasive Beetle
  • 9/2/2026 - County Updates El Niño Resources Page
  • 8/31/2026 - County Continues Annual Summer Road Maintenance Program in South County
  • 8/26/2026 - County Swears in First-Ever Youth Commission
  • 8/20/2026 -
  • 8/18/2026 - County Begins Ben Lomond Transfer Station Improvement Project
  • 8/6/2026 - Pilot Project in Santa Cruz County to Explore Steam as Alternative to Soil Fumigation in Berry Fields
  • 8/5/2026 - County Releases 2026 Point-in-Time Count
  • 8/4/2026 - Board Authorizes Sales Tax Vote, Declares Fiscal Distress
  • 7/27/2026 - Santa Cruz County Environment Commission to Discuss Offshore Oil Drilling and Deep-Sea Mining
  • 7/23/2026 - Board Recognizes Probation Supervision Week
  • 7/17/2026 - Community Invited to Celebrate Aztecas Clubhouse
  • 7/15/2026 - Assessor's Office Announces Record 2026-27 Assessment Roll
  • 7/15/2026 - Property Owners in Unincorporated Santa Cruz County Must Comply with the Universal Service Ordinance by Nov. 1
  • 7/13/2026 -
  • 7/10/2026 - County Wins GFOA Financial Reporting Award
  • 7/9/2026 - County and Greenwaste Recovery Establish One Standard Rate for Residential Waste Collection Across Unincorporated Santa Cruz County
  • 6/26/2026 - County Earns State Fire Risk Reduction Designation
  • 6/24/2026 - Board Approves FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget
  • 6/24/2026 - County of Santa Cruz Accepts $500,000 in Funding for Litter Clean Up and Beautification Efforts
  • 6/22/2026 - County Continues Annual Summer Road Maintenance Program with Targeted Spot Pavement Repairs in North County
  • 6/19/2026 - Clerk Expands Manual Tally as Part of Routine Election Canvass
  • 6/17/2026 - Spotlight Award Recipients Announced
  • 6/16/2026 - Santa Cruz County's 2026 Workforce Report Released
  • 6/15/2026 - Annual Report of the Inspector General to be Released
  • 6/12/2026 - Upcoming Candidate Forums for Nov. 3 Election
  • 6/11/2026 -
  • 6/9/2026 - Joint Statement from Bay Area County Supervisors & Community Leaders Reaffirming Support for Our Immigrant Communities in Advance of FIFA World Cup
  • 6/9/2026 -
  • 6/4/2026 - Free "Kick Off Santa Cruz 2026" Soccer Events June 13-14
  • 6/1/2026 - Summer of Soccer Kicks Off in Santa Cruz County
  • 5/29/2026 - Regional 9-1-1 Center Celebrates its 30th Anniversary with Community Open House
  • 5/27/2026 - Pride Month Celebrated with Building Lighting Ceremony
  • 5/27/2026 - 17 Projects, $2.74M Recommended for Measure Q Funding
  • 5/26/2026 - Ag Commissioner Urges Residents to Report Possible Invasive Pest on Grape Plants Sold at Costco
  • 5/20/2026 -
  • 5/19/2026 - County of Santa Cruz Recognizes National Public Works Week
  • 5/14/2026 - HOPE Village Provides Safe Interim Housing and Supportive Services for Residents Along the Pajaro River
  • 5/4/2026 - Santa Cruz County Youth Commission Applications Open
  • 5/1/2026 - County Releases Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget
  • 4/29/2026 - Preliminary Funding Recommendations for Inaugural Measure Q Grant Program Released
  • 4/27/2026 - County Begins Annual Road Maintenance Program with Targeted Spot Pavement Repairs in Mid-County
  • 4/27/2026 - Arts Commission Names Micha Scott Artist of the Year
  • 4/23/2026 - Coastal Conservancy Awards $350,000 for Shark Fin Cove Coastal Access Planning
  • 4/21/2026 -
  • 4/16/2026 - Crime Victims’ Rights Candelight Vigil
  • 4/15/2026 - Family Democracy Day Brings Fun, Learning and Civic Engagement to Santa Cruz County
  • 4/15/2026 - Groundbreaking Ceremony for Pump Track at Felton Covered Bridge County Park
  • 4/9/2026 - Poetry Scavenger Hunt
  • 4/8/2026 -
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  • 4/6/2026 -
  • 4/1/2026 - Earth Day Santa Cruz Returns to Downtown Santa Cruz on April 18
  • 3/24/2026 -
  • 3/18/2026 -
  • 3/18/2026 - County of Santa Cruz Invites the Community to Sea Level Rise Planning Workshop
  • 3/11/2026 - Veterans Village Secures Key Tax Credit Approval
  • 3/9/2026 -
  • 3/6/2026 -
  • 3/3/2026 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Batting Cages at Anna Jean Cummings County Park in Soquel
  • 2/24/2026 - Webinar to Highlight Data on County Government Representation
  • 2/20/2026 - Santa Cruz County Announces Updated Language Determinations for Election Materials
  • 2/19/2026 - Severe Weather Shelters to Open
  • 2/19/2026 - County, Federal, and Local Leaders Celebrate $1.2 Million Investment in Watsonville Veterans Memorial Building
  • 2/18/2026 - Santa Cruz County Youth Civics Summit Reinforces Civic Learning and Trusted Election Engagement
  • 2/13/2026 -
  • 2/13/2026 - County Partners Awarded $50,000 in AT&T Community Resilience Grants
  • 2/10/2026 -
  • 2/9/2026 - Davenport Substation Grand Opening
  • 2/6/2026 -
  • 2/3/2026 - Call for Nominations – Artist of the Year Award
  • 1/30/2026 - Call for Nominations - Spotlight Awards
  • 1/28/2026 - Free "Punt, Pass, Kick Events Ahead of the Big Game
  • 1/28/2026 - County Announces Measure Q Grant Opportunity
  • 1/27/2026 - Board Forms S.H.I.E.L.D. Subcommitee to Protect Community from Adverse Federal Actions
  • 1/27/2026 - Candidate Filing for June 2026 Primary Opens Monday, February 9
  • 1/27/2026 - Passport Days Coming January 27
  • 1/26/2026 - Community Meetings on 2026 - 2032 Strategic Plan
  • 1/26/2026 - County to Test Wireless Emergency Alert System
  • 1/26/2026 - Housing for Health Partnership Announces 2026 Point-in-Time Count
  • 1/14/2026 - County Formally Opposes Offshore Drilling Plans
  • 1/13/2026 - Martinez Chosen an 2026 Board Chair
  • 1/12/2026 - Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Registration Now Open
  • 1/8/2026 - New California Law Banning Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bags Now in Effect Statewide
  • 1/6/2026 -
  • 1/6/2026 - The Santa Cruz County Women's Commission is Now Accepting Nominations for Trailblazer Awards 2026
  • 1/2/2026 - Updated Draft BESS Ordinance Available for Public Review
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