Good morning! It’s August 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then sun in Aptos
Today will be low clouds giving way to sunshine. The high will be 73 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant tomorrow
Top news from nearby
UCSC’s 2,900-bed Heller Drive housing project is delayed until at least 2029-30, worsening the student housing crisis and straining local government relations.
Massive UCSC student housing project delayed at least one year as campus grapples with housing shortage
By Hillary Ojeda
Aug 15, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ real estate ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Aptos
Mindful Movement with Horses
Mindful Movement with Horses Blending Tai Chi, Qigong, Horses and Mindfulness and informed by Polyvagal Theory, this class supports nervous system re…
At BEYOND Liberty on August 15
Repeats 8 more times until December 5
K&D’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Welcome to the 2nd Annual K&D Classic Golf Tournament! Join us on August 15, for an unforgettable day of golf, networking, and fun at the Seascape Gol…
At Seascape Golf Club on August 15
Women’s Silent Dance Party at Seascape Beach
Join us in dancing at the edge of the ocean during golden light hour and sunset, with group games before and bonfire + s’mores afterwards!
At Seascape Beach on August 16
LGBTQIA+ Silent Dance Party at Seascape Beach
Join us in dancing at the edge of the ocean during golden light hour and sunset, with group games before and bonfire + s’mores afterwards!
At Seascape Beach on August 16
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 153 Bar Harbor Court in Aptos. The proposal seeks to establish a new vacation rental in an existing two-bedroom townhouse at this location. To proceed, the project requires a vacation rental permit. Residents are encouraged to submit public comments on the application until August 28, with a decision expected on or after August 29. Should there be any concerns or issues related to the vacation rental, they can be reported to the emergency contact, Garret Miller of O’Neal Property Management. Additionally, appeals regarding the decision can be submitted within two weeks following the decision date. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure will last until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Afc Sushi @ Safeway #640 at 16 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on August 13 with no critical issues.
- Subway #61878 at 7887 Soquel Dr Ste G, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on August 13 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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