Good morning! It’s Nov. 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Windy with periods of rain in Aptos

Today will be windy with periods of rain. There is a 98% chance of rain. The high will be 61 with a low of 47.


Aptos news

Santa Cruz County school board candidates are declaring victory or conceding while awaiting official results certification by Nov. 25 as ballot counting continues.

Santa Cruz County school board candidates declare victory, concede in 2026 election

Santa Cruz County school board candidates declare victory, concede in 2026 election

By Hillary Ojeda

Nov 13, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Aptos

Aptos Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Aptos Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony

At Seascape Resort on Nov. 13

Meet the young innovators of the Invention Convention
Meet the young innovators of the Invention Convention

At Aptos Branch Library on Nov. 14

La Selva Beach Holiday Fair
La Selva Beach Holiday Fair

At La Selva Beach Clubhouse on Nov. 14

12 x 12 (x12): An Open Invitational
12 x 12 (x12): An Open Invitational

At Cabrillo Gallery on Nov. 14


Property development

  • The Santa Cruz County Planning Department is accepting public comments until Nov. 20 on a zoning application for a project at 627 Bayview Dr. Residents who wish to provide input or express concerns about the application must submit their comments before this deadline. At this time, no information about the proposed building project or zoning application at this address has been provided. (view application)
     
  • A permit application has been filed for a project at 8041 Soquel Dr., Aptos, seeking to reinstate a previous application that would allow weddings and outdoor events at the Bayview Hotel in Aptos Village. The proposal involves amending the existing Commercial Development Permit to permit these types of gatherings on the property. (view details)

Farmers market Saturday

The 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 Dr., year-round Read more


No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.