Good morning! It’s March 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Nice with plenty of sunshine in Aptos
Today will be nice with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 71 with a low of 45. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 11 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby
Recent UC Santa Cruz grad Zennon Ulyate-Crow, 23, is running for California Senate District 24, focusing on housing, cost of living, and government accountability, aiming to be one of the chamber’s youngest members.
Recent UCSC grad hopes to be one of youngest elected to California Senate
By Hillary Ojeda
Mar 6, 2026
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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
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 March 6
Repeats 6 more times until May 29
Farmers Market Aptos
Though it’s still some time until Spring is official we are seeing the signs of life and vitality at the markets. More variety and vendors are at thei…
At Cabrillo College Aptos Campus on March 7
Sound of Soul
Come and find guidance, protection and love with divine spirit, as you chant the ancient and secret name of God.
At Aptos Branch Library on March 7
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application on October 27, 2025, for a project at 339 Beach Drive in Aptos. The application seeks to renew vacation rental permit number 191368, allowing continued operation of a four-bedroom vacation rental at this address. The property management company handling the application is requesting approval to maintain the property’s use as a vacation rental. Public comments on the application are being accepted until November 8, 2024, and a decision regarding the permit renewal is anticipated on or shortly after November 15, 2024. Appeals to the decision may be filed up to two weeks after the decision date, and those interested in requesting a public hearing should contact the designated project planner. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A dark blue Tesla and a white Bronco were involved in a collision on northbound Highway 17 at Laurel in Scotts Valley. The Tesla was reportedly speeding and road raging, which led to the other vehicle colliding with it. Both cars ended up on the right shoulder. No one was injured and there was no blockage of the road. The incident was reported today.
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.
- Betty Burgers at 415 Trout Gulch Rd, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on March 4 with no critical issues.
- Aptos Little League Inc at 1001 Huntington Dr, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on March 5 with no critical issues.
- Village Host Pizza at 4 Seascape Village, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on March 5 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and property development updates 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.