Good morning! It’s December 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Aptos
Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 63 with a low of 40. Mostly sunny now, changing to clear at 7 p.m.
Looking ahead: Cool tonight
Top news from nearby
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What’s new around you
▼︎ 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 December 5
Repeats 12 more times until May 22
Preacher Boy: Solo acoustic
Ghost Notes, the new album from Preacher Boy, is a milestone release from a relentlessly pioneering artist who continues to both honor and extend the …
At Aptos St. BBQ on December 5
Repeats 3 more times until December 26
Farmers Market Aptos
We are into the Holiday Season. Why go to the Farmers Market now? Because the farmers there still have the freshest and tastiest produce around. And …
At Cabrillo College Aptos Campus on December 6
Repeats 2 more times until January 10
Staying Grounded Through the Holidays
Meet SoulCare’s mental health team, ask questions, and learn tools to help you maintain your mental health through the holidays. Topics Include: Holdi…
At SoulCare Studios on December 7
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is under one-way traffic control for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. today.
Farmers’ market Saturday
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College features 90 vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Saturday 8 a.m. to noon at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Year Round Read more
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.
- Aptos St. Bbq at 8059 Aptos St., Aptos, passed a county health inspection on December 3 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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