Good morning! It’s January 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A few morning showers in Aptos
Today will be a couple of morning showers; otherwise, clouds giving way to some sun. There is a 49% chance of rain. The high will be 58 with a low of 43. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.
Aptos news
Seacliff State Beach’s recovery is slow, with major rebuilding delayed until 2028 and no plans to restore the RV campground after storm damage three years ago.
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Aptos
Schedule – The Circle Family Center
We are thrilled to be offering a variety of classes, support groups & workshops in both English and Spanish. We suggest reserving your spot ahead of t…
At The Circle Family Center on January 23
Repeats 8 more times until January 31
Mindful Movement
This innovative class blends Tai Chi, Qigong, mindfulness, and time with horses to create a calming, empowering experience. Informed by Polyvagal Theo…
At Beyond Liberty on January 23
Repeats 9 more times until May 29
Lymphatic Drainage Workshop: Flow and Glow!
Join us for a nourishing lymphatic drainage workshop designed to support flow, ease, and full-body awareness. We’ll begin with a heart-centered breath…
At Soul care studios on January 24
Funkadelic Flow
Funkadelic Flow is a Transformative 75-minute experience that blends Meditation, Conscious Breathwork, Mindful Movement, Qi Gong, Kung Fu, Funk Music …
At Soul care studios on January 24
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A car fire was reported at Larkin Valley Rd and Larkin Ridge at 4:39 a.m. today. Someone heard a crash and three gunshots, then saw smoke in the area. The incident was first reported as a traffic collision but was later updated to a car fire. Emergency services responded to the scene.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The 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
Community crime report
- A person was involved in a domestic violence incident that included making threats of serious harm, trying to stop a witness or victim by force, and driving under the influence of alcohol. This happened near the 500 block of Spruce Street in Santa Cruz County at 6 a.m. on January 13. (source)
- A domestic violence incident resulting in injury was reported near State Park Dr and Old Dominion Ct in Santa Cruz County at 4 p.m. on January 9. (source)
- Police responded to a case involving transporting and selling illegal drugs, having drugs for sale, and possessing illegal drug paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 000 block of Rancho Del Mar in Santa Cruz County at 10 p.m. on January 9. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, having a blood alcohol level over .08, possessing illegal paraphernalia, and failing to appear in court. The incident happened near the 100 block of Beach Dr in Santa Cruz County at 11 p.m. on January 8. (source)
- A person was involved in threatening someone, not following a dog leash rule, disobeying court orders, and interfering with a police officer. The incident happened near Seacliff State Beach, Santa Cruz County at 3 p.m. on January 6. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol near Sea Ridge and Mar Vista in Santa Cruz County. The incident happened at 2 p.m. on January 14. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police 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.