Good morning! It’s January 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and pleasant in Aptos
Today will be pleasant with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 73 with a low of 45.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby
A year after the Moss Landing battery fire, nearby residents remain without clear answers about its cause or future safety measures.
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Aptos
Coastside Cohousing Kick-Off Workshop: Turning Vision into Home
People with a strong interest in creating Santa Cruz Coastside Cohousing are gathering for this comprehensive workshop faciliated by renowned expert K…
At Aptos location provided upon registration on January 17
Repeats once more on January 18
Game Night
Join your hosts, Steve Bennett & Brian Beeler, for our monthly Game Night, January edition. Three rounds of trivia & bingo, with prizes to the winner…
At Aptos Vineyard Tasting Room on January 19
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 33 Anita Drive in Watsonville. The proposal seeks to renew a permit that would allow a four-bedroom vacation rental within the existing single-family home on the property. If approved, the permit would authorize the home to be used for overnight stays of up to thirty days at a time. (view application)
- A permit application has been filed for a project at 9303 MONROE Avenue in Aptos, proposing the construction of a new 540-square-foot detached garage. The application includes a request for a Minor Exception to allow the garage to be built with a side yard setback that is 50% less than the required 15 feet. (view details)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1.
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
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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