APTOS NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEF
Good morning! It’s September 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and beautiful in Aptos
Today will be beautiful with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 78 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 12 pm.
9 am
61°
Mostly sunny
11 am
67°
1 pm
74°
Sunny
3 pm
78°
5 pm
76°
7 pm
70°
Looking ahead: Partly sunny this weekend
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Soquel Drive (from State Park Drive to Paul Sweet Road): Single lane closed from now until December 31 (Monday-Friday) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Traffic impacts will be intermittent as work progresses at multiple sites.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has formally approved a zoning application for a project at 702 Loma Prieta Drive as of August 30. The proposal seeks to renew a permit for a 3-bedroom vacation rental at this location, requiring approval of a Vacation Rental Permit. (view application)
- A permit application has been filed for a significant development project at 625 Beach Dr., Aptos. The proposal includes constructing a three-story, detached single-family home featuring an attached garage, carport, and storage room. This new structure will form a two-unit dwelling group on the site, as it will also include a second-story Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The project necessitates several permits, notably a Coastal Development Permit, and seeks a variance to increase the height limit from 17 feet to approximately 22’1.25″ and to expand the number of stories from one to three. (view details)
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Things to do in Aptos
Women in Business Luncheon: Work Life Balance and the Importance of Self-Care with Melinda White, DO
Join us to learn what real self-care is, and how to prioritize your well-being while balancing responsibilities and commitments. Discover how to find genuine joy and fulfillment.
At Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on September 5
Did you know?
Percent of people age 5+ who speak a language other than English in your community is
15%
Aptos
compared to…
33%
Santa Cruz County
44%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.