Good morning! It’s April 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of fog, then sun in Aptos
Today will be some low clouds and fog early, then mostly sunny and cooler. The high will be 66 with a low of 47. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Fog now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: The warmth fades early this week; a good opportunity for needed wet weather the second half of the week
Aptos news
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission approved the 2026-27 budget and advanced agreements to operate the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line, progressing toward local rail service.
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Aptos
Horses and BEYOND
Step into the pasture and experience the profound magic of simply being in the presence of horses.We’ll begin with a “dropping in” exercise in the pas…
At Beyond Liberty on April 7
Repeats once more on May 5
Pilates & Posture in the Pasture
Horses are deeply attuned to nonverbal cues; our posture, breath, and inner state shape how they respond. When we’re centered, they notice. This gentl…
At Beyond Liberty on April 8
Repeats 44 more times until February 10
Persephone Restaurant Thursday Night Pasta Special
Every Thursday along with our regular menu we offer a prix fixe pasta dinner! Enjoy three courses starting with a fresh farmers market mixed green sal…
At Persephone Restaurant on April 9
Repeats 27 more times until October 15
Restorative Yoga
Join restorative yoga teacher Coko Brown for a gentle, slow-paced class focused on calming the nervous system and supporting mind–body connection. Thr…
At Beyond Liberty on April 9
Repeats once more on April 23
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 April 10
Repeats once more on April 24
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department is currently accepting public comments on a zoning application for a proposed addition at 544 Seacliff Drive, Aptos, but will stop accepting comments after April 13. The project seeks to add 498 square feet to the existing one-story, 988 square foot single-family home, resulting in a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom house with a new master bedroom, full bathroom, half bathroom, and laundry room. Plans include upgrading the electrical service panel to 200 amps, installing T1-11 wood siding painted “Let it Rain” (SW 9152) with white trim (“Ice Cube” SW 6252), and a white Carlisle Sure-Weld TPO single-ply roof. The proposal requires a Coastal Development Permit and a parking exception to allow only one off-street parking space for the expanded home. Grading, drainage improvements, erosion control, and landscaping are also part of the project, which does not require fire sprinklers. The property is .10 acres and zoned R-1-4. Residents wishing to provide input must submit their comments before the April 13 deadline. (view application)
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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