Santa Cruz Standard

We encourage Watsonville residents to prepare for the rainy season by purchasing a rain barrel.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ: UCSC offers new M.F.A. degree program in Environmental Art and Social Practice

The UC Santa Cruz Art Department is now accepting applications for a new M.F.A. degree program in Environmental Art and Social Practice (EASP), set to begin in fall quarter of 2021.

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CITY OF SANTA CRUZ: Join the Virtual Community Meeting on Slope Regulation Modifications and participate in the Conversation

The City’s Municipal Code currently regulates development on or near slopes based on the percent of the slope, with development on or near slopes of 30% to 50% allowed with a slope modification permit or slope variance. Development on slopes of over 50% is not allowed.

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CITY OF SANTA CRUZ: Join the applicant for a Virtual Community Meeting to discuss a proposed project at 247 High Street

Join the applicant, Thursday, December 10th, 2020 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, as you are invited to a community meeting to review and discuss the plans for a proposed development at 247 High Street in Santa Cruz.

SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES: Computer Access Suspended

Starting December 3, 2020, access to computers will no longer be available at library locations.

CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY: City Council Meeting to be held on December 2, 2020

City Council Meeting to be held on December 2, 2020 at City Council Chambers.

CITY OF WATSONVILLE: Santa Claus Tour

Be on the lookout for Santa and his helpers as they pass through your neighborhood beginning Wednesday Dec 9.

CITY OF WATSONVILLE: Spanish Storytime in Spanish - Hora de Cuentos to be held on December 1, 2020

Sing along and enjoy stories read live during our new Spanish storytimes on Tuesday evening.

CITY OF CAPITOLA: Rispin Park Plan Community Workshop #2 to be held on December 2, 2020

The City of Capitola Department of Public Works invites you to attend the second community workshop to discuss plans for the Rispin Mansion Park.

SANTA CRUZ LIBRARIES: Encompass Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours to be held on November 30, 2020

An Encompass Downtown Outreach worker will be available on a drop-in basis, 2:00 -4:00 PM.

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CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY: California Department of Public Health Announcement of Stay at Home Order

California Department of Public Health announced a limited version of the #StayAtHome order from the Spring. Below is the Press Release from the Acting State Public Health Officer:

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CITY OF CAPITOLA: Thanksgiving Holiday - City Offices Closed

Thanksgiving Holiday.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ: 'Living in a Frayed Democracy': Ethics lecture to feature noted alumnus Ezra Klein

Democracy is in a fragile state these days.

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CITY OF SANTA CRUZ: Regular City Council Meeting to be held on November 24, 2020

Regular City Council Meeting to be held on November 24, 2020 via Zoom Meeting.

CITY OF SANTA CRUZ: City of Santa Cruz Joins Amicus Brief In Support of the State of New York Versus Donald J. Trump

The City of Santa Cruz announced it has joined Santa Clara County, Los Angeles Unified School District and nine other cities and counties in the filing of an amicus brief in the State of New York lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump.

CITY OF WATSONVILLE: Spanish Storytime in Spanish - Hora de Cuentos to be held on November 17, 2020

Sing along and enjoy stories read live during our new Spanish storytimes on Tuesday evening.

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CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY: Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting to be held on November 19, 2020

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting to be held on November 19, 2020 at Skypark.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ: Humanities Institute to host acclaimed writer Ta-Nehisi Coates in special post-election event

TheHumanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz, is partnering with Bookshop Santa Cruz and Marcus Bookstores in Oakland to offer a special online event with award-winning author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates on Friday, November 20th, at 6 p.m.

CITY OF SANTA CRUZ: Resilient Coast Santa Cruz Virtual Community Workshop to be held on November 17, 2020

Be part of the coastal planning process!

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY: Covid-19 Town Hall for Local Employers