Good morning! It’s August 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Aptos
Today will be beautiful with areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 77 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Partly sunny this weekend
Aptos news
Pajaro Valley Unified discusses police power in schools; Santa Cruz’s Bay Street redevelopment improves cyclist and pedestrian access. Enjoy the Watsonville Strawberry Festival and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewgrass Festival this weekend for food, music, and fun.
In Pajaro Valley Unified, parents ask: How much power should police have in schools?
By Hillary Ojeda
Aug 4, 2025
Carmageddon: Bay Street redevelopment; 4 takeaways from new passenger train report
By Max Chun
Aug 4, 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
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 4
Repeats 19 more times until December 15
Breathwork & Meditation with Horses
Offered in the calming presence of free-roaming horses, this class invites you to return to your breath and settle into stillness. Guided breathwork t…
At BEYOND Liberty on August 5
Repeats 15 more times until November 18
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has formally approved a zoning application for the renewal of a Vacation Rental Permit at 155 Tiburon Court in Aptos as of July 31. This two-bedroom vacation rental, located on the west side of Tiburon Court, approximately 300 feet north of Seascape Boulevard, will continue operations under the renewed permit. The approval process adhered to Santa Cruz County Code section 13.10.694, with public comments having been accepted until June 13, and a decision made on or after June 16. Residents had the opportunity to appeal the decision within two weeks of the decision date. Any concerns or issues regarding the vacation rental should be directed to the Vacasa Manager on Duty, whose contact details are available both on-site and on the Planning Department’s website. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic hazard was reported at the intersection of Timber Ridge Lane and Highway 17 in Scotts Valley. The incident was logged at 6:44 a.m., and AUTO CARE was requested for assistance.
- There is a traffic incident on Highway 1 North at Park in Capitola/Soquel. Flashing red lights are present, signaling a potential hazard or warning for drivers. These lights will continue flashing until 3:30 p.m. The incident was reported today.
- South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure will last until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
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.
- Seascape Foods at 16 Seascape Village Ste B, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on August 1 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.