County News & Announcements

 
County Employment

The County is hiring! County jobs offer competitive pay, good benefits and career development opportunities. Visit our online employment center today to learn more about current openings.

County Employment
 
.GOV Transition

The County's domain name is transitioning to santacruzcountyca.gov. Click to learn more about what we’re doing to enhance digital security and trust.

.GOV Transition
 
ADU Incentives

The County is creating a new program to build ADUs, with free project management, permitting support, design coordination and feasibility assessments for qualified homeowners. Sign up to learn more today!

ADU Incentives
 
Homelessness Response

Learn more about local homelessness response, including the Strategic Framework for Addressing Homelessness and the Rehousing Wave. Find out how you can get involved.

Homelessness Response
 
Behind Every Employer

Are you a business owner looking for resources and other support? Connect with Santa Cruz County’s Behind Every Employer network today.

Behind Every Employer
 
Emergency Preparedness

Contact the Office of Response, Recovery & Resilience to discover resources to help you prepare for emergencies and sign up for alerts, or to learn more about CZU recovery and sustainability and climate change issues.

Emergency Preparedness
 
Apply for Benefits

Nearly one-third of county residents depend on public assistance. Click here to see if you or your family are eligible for medical, food or cash assistance, or to report changes to your status.

Apply for Benefits
 
Animal Adoptions

Grow your family by adopting a pet in need of a forever home. Access other services including spay/neuter care, pay for licenses, report animal abuse and more.

Animal Adoptions
 
Data Share
Data guides decision-making through our programs and services. Learn more about your community and build customs report and dashboards through DataShare Santa Cruz County.
Data Share
 
Elections Results

Get preliminary results from the 2022 General Election. Vote and turnout totals are preliminary until voting has been certified. A certified Statement of the Vote will be delivered to the Board of Supervisors by Dec. 8. 2022.

Elections Results
 
Mental Health Services
Santa Cruz County provides a wide range of prevention and treatment options for adults, children and families. Learn more about accessing mental and behavioral health services in your community.
Mental Health Services
 
Coronavirus Resources

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact us. Learn more about accessing testing, vaccines and therapeutics, as well as community indicators across numerous demographics and geographies.

Coronavirus Resources
 
Solid Waste and Recycling
Learn more about our zero-waste goals and the county’s global leadership on programs to reduce single-use waste. Get info about composting, commercial hauling rules, landfill hours and more.
Solid Waste and Recycling
 
Road Closures
Roads in unincorporated areas of the county can be impacted by construction and severe weather. Learn more about how traffic is being impacted in your neighborhood through this interactive map.
Road Closures
 
Beach/Water Quality

Santa Cruz County evaluates bacterial water quality at beaches and freshwater locations. Visit us online for more information, including an online map of the latest water quality results.

Beach/Water Quality
 
Broadband Access
The Board of Supervisors is investing in expanded broadband access for disadvantaged communities. Learn more about our partnership with Cruzio’s Equal Access Santa Cruz County program.
Broadband Access
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