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COMMUNITY GUIDE · SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
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City Snapshot

Population

270,861

County

Santa Cruz County

Timezone

America/Los_Angeles

Median Income

$104,409

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Community Leaders

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Adam Schiff

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Alejandro Padilla

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom

Governor

Democratic Party