Good morning! It’s Aug. 10 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Aptos
Today will see areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool; there could be coastal flooding in prone areas around high tide. The high will be 71 with a low of 56.
Top news from nearby
Activists will rally Sunday in Santa Cruz to celebrate the city’s ban on Flock license plate cameras and demand removal of nearly 50 similar cameras in Capitola and Watsonville.
After Santa Cruz banned Flock cameras, activists push to expand fight against license plate readers
By Caly Luna Plowman
Aug 10, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Aptos
Lattes and Learn
Join us Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at California Coffee for an informative and uplifting workshop you won’t want to miss!
At California Coffee on Aug. 10
Repeats 20 more times until Sept. 24
Community Fundraiser BINGO
Local nonprofit American Sign Language Services Community hosting a bingo fundraiser at the Aptos Grange on Sundays 3-8 p.m., Mondays 5-10 p.m. …
At Aptos Grange on Aug. 10
Repeats 84 more times until May 31
BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour
Take a midweek pause and recharge your energy ✨ Join us for BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour—a unique experience designed to su…
At Soulcare Studios on Aug. 12
Repeats 20 more times until Dec. 30
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 Aug. 12
Repeats 26 more times until Feb. 10
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 278 Beach Dr. in the Aptos Planning Area. The proposal seeks to renew a permit that allows an existing four-bedroom single-family home at this address to continue operating as a non-hosted short-term rental, offering overnight lodging for stays of up to 30 days at a time. Approval of a Non-Hosted Short-Term Rental Permit is required for the renewal. (view application)
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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