Good morning! It’s October 10 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Aptos
Today will be clouds giving way to sun. There is a 4% chance of rain. The high will be 71 with a low of 52. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Aptos news
Free Oct. 20 workshop in Boulder Creek helps 2023 flood victims apply for up to $300,000 forgivable home loans; includes interpreter services and networking with lenders and program representatives.
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Oct. 9-16
By Wallace Baine
Oct 9, 2025
Boulder Creek workshop aims to help county residents hit by 2023 flooding apply for home loan assistance
By Cecilia Schutz
Oct 10, 2025
What’s new around you
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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 October 10
Repeats 4 more times until December 5
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 October 10
Repeats 11 more times until December 26
Women’s Silent Dance Party at Seascape Beach
For Whom: Women, woman-identified humans, and friends beyond the binary are welcome. (For 20 people maximum.) Overview: We’ll begin with a 30-minute w…
At Seascape Beach, parking at Seascape Resort on October 11
Dot Slash Magic Book Reading and Signing
Local author and viral Booktok comedian Liz Shipton presents Dot Slash Magic, her sharply satirical sci-fantasy about art, artificial intelligence, an…
At California Coffee on October 11
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department is currently accepting public comments on a zoning application concerning 511 Playa Boulevard in the La Selva Planning Area. The application seeks to renew a permit for a two-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family home, which allows overnight stays of up to 30 days at a time. If approved, the renewal would extend the permit’s expiration date from December 15, to December 15, 203. Residents who wish to provide input on this proposal must submit their comments before the public comment period closes on October 20. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is down to one-way traffic due to emergency work. This closure is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
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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