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Fri Jun 26 SHLUMP - SECTOR 3 HAS LANDED — JUNE 26TH 🛸👽 Fri Jun 26 Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party Fri Jun 26 Kicking & Screaming - FREE Movies on the Beach Sat Jun 27 30th Annual Woodies on the Wharf Sat Jun 27 Pleasure Point Street Fair Sat Jul 4 Seabright Santa Cruz Parade Sat Jul 4 41st Annual Santa Cruz Firecracker 10K/5K/1K Kids Run Fri Jul 10 13 Going on 30 - FREE Movies on the Beach

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Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA — .

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    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering Santa Cruz and the surrounding area.

    A motorcyclist was hospitalized with major injuries after a crash in Santa Cruz County, and a 72-year-old man died in a van crash. A New Jersey man was also killed in a motorcycle crash in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and a Ben Lomond man died after a van crashed into a tree. The CHP is investigating a fatal crash on Hwy. 17.

    Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 23, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

    Santa Cruz County crash sends motorcyclist to hospital with major injuries - San Francisco ChronicleSanta Cruz California News · Jun 22Didn’t Expect Them To Drop THIS! • Santa Cruz California Beach Metal Detecting! Danila Yurov (YHKQTYG9OE) - Fathom JournalSanta Cruz California News · Jun 2272-year-old man dies in van crash in Santa Cruz County - San Francisco ChronicleSanta Cruz California News · Jun 21New Jersey man killed in motorcycle crash in Santa Cruz Mountains - KSBWSanta Cruz California News · Jun 20California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium? - Santa Cruz SentinelSanta Cruz California News · Jun 20Ben Lomond man killed after van crashes into tree in Santa Cruz County - KSBWSanta Cruz California News · Jun 20
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    What is there to do in Santa Cruz?

    Santa Cruz has 0 parks and green spaces, 0 places to eat, and landmarks like local landmarks. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Santa Cruz?

    Most of Santa Cruz is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Santa Cruz?

    Santa Cruz sits in Santa Cruz, California, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Santa Cruz?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Santa Cruz, and can connect you with a local agent.

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