Good morning! It’s August 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and pleasant in Aptos
Today will be partly sunny and pleasantly cool. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 71 with a low of 52. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Aptos news
Carmageddon: RTC still facing funding gap for passenger rail environmental work
By Max Chun
Aug 11, 2025
Beyond ‘dog catcher’: Santa Cruz County’s animal control officers have become lifelines for pets and people alike
By Carly Heltzel
Aug 11, 2025
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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
Pilates & Posture with Horess
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, Center for Learning, Wellness, Sanctuary and Horse Retirement on August 11
Repeats 37 more times until December 17
Monday Happy Hours
Aptos Vineyard is open 5 days/week! That means Monday Happy Hours are back too! Every Monday we’re open 3-7pm and we’re just pouring cheap glasses of …
At Aptos Vineyard Tasting Room on August 11
Repeats 4 more times until September 8
Game Night August edition
Join your hosts, Steve Bennett & Brian Beeler, for our monthly Game Night, August edition. Three rounds of trivia & bingo, with prizes to the winners…
At Aptos Vineyard Tasting Room on August 11
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has formally approved a zoning application for a project at 116 Glen Drive, located in the Aptos Planning Area. This proposal involves renewing a vacation rental permit for the two-bedroom property, which is currently used for short-term lodging, allowing guests to stay for up to 30 days. The renewal extends the permit’s expiration date from July 22, to July 22, 203. Under the Santa Cruz County Code, such renewals are generally supported unless there are documented violations of the Vacation Rental Ordinance. Public comments on the application were accepted until July 14, with a decision made on or after July 15. Appeals against this decision must be filed within two weeks of the decision date. Residents are encouraged to report any issues related to the property’s use as a vacation rental to the designated emergency contact, whose details are available on-site and on the Planning Department’s website. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic hazard was reported today on Highway 1 North at the Morrissey intersection. A vehicle with hazard lights on was partially blocking the right lane. The California Highway Patrol monitored the situation.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. The closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
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.
- El Patio Liquor at 312 Playa Blvd., La Selva Beach, passed a county health inspection on August 7 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.