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🌑️Weather 54.0F
Mostly Clear
Updated 9:03 PM β€’ NOAA
πŸ’¨Air Quality N/A AirNow
πŸ“ŠUnemployment 5.1% July 2026 β€’ BLS
πŸ‘₯Population 268.6K US Census 2022
πŸš”Arrests N/A FBI CDE
πŸ’°Avg Weekly Wage N/A BLS
🏭Employment 129.5K
+1.9K
BLS

Daily Digest

As of 12:00 PM today in Santa Cruz County, local authorities are reporting a quiet midday period with no major incidents or headlines. Routine patrols and municipal services continue under sunny skies. The community remains engaged in typical summer activities along the coast and in the redwoods. Across California, the midday heat is prompting caution as temperatures near 82Β°F in Santa Cruz County. While the region is not under any active wildfire threat today, the dry conditions remind residents to stay vigilant. The broader state context includes ongoing drought concerns and energy conservation calls, though Santa Cruz's coastal influence provides some moderation. Today's snapshot of life in Santa Cruz County: With a population of 268,571 and an employment base of 129,470, the county's unemployment rate stands at 5.1%. The midday weather is sunny and 82Β°F, with air quality data not available at this time. These figures reflect a typical summer day in the county, with many residents enjoying outdoor recreation and local businesses operating at a steady pace.
Updated: Jul 27, 2026 12:37
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Cities and towns we monitor in Santa Cruz County : Santa Cruz, Amesti, Aptos, Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, Ben Lomond, Bonny Doon, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Brookdale, Capitola, Corralitos, Davenport, Day Valley, Felton, Felton Grove, Interlaken, La Selva Beach, Lompico, Mount Hermon, Opal Cliffs, Pajaro Dunes, Paradise Park, Pasatiempo, Pleasure Point, Rio del Mar, Scotts Valley, Seacliff, Soquel, Swanton, Twin Lakes, Watsonville, Zayante