Good morning! It’s July 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cool with partial sunshine in Aptos
Today will be cool with partial sunshine. The high will be 64 with a low of 54.
Aptos news
Santa Cruz County road maintenance causes rural lane closures; a rural highway safety survey is open until July 31. The MAH’s “Princes of Surf” exhibit explores surfing history. Trump administration withholds $10 million from schools. High schoolers complete Young Supervisors Academy.
Carmageddon: Crucial road repairs in the mountains; rural highway safety survey
By Max Chun
Jul 7, 2025
New ‘Princes’ exhibit at MAH embraces the whole of Santa Cruz’s history of surfing
By Wallace Baine
Jul 6, 2025
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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 July 7
Repeats 23 more times until December 15
Resistance Training for Peri/Post Menopause
Led by Dr. Michelle Bean, Chiropractor and Functional Medicine Specialist: This session incorporates functional movements, weight-bearing exercises, a…
At SoulCare Studios on July 8
Repeats 12 more times until August 19
Property development
- Attention Santa Cruz County residents: The Planning Department is currently reviewing a zoning application for a project at 520 Spruce Street in the Aptos Planning Area. The proposal seeks to renew a permit for a two-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family home, extending the permit’s expiration from June 22, to June 22, 203. This property is intended for short-term overnight lodging, with stays limited to a maximum of 30 days. Under the Santa Cruz County Code, renewals are generally favored unless there are documented violations of the Vacation Rental Ordinance. Residents are encouraged to submit any public comments on this application by July 16, as the Planning Department will stop accepting comments after this date. A decision will be made on or after July 17, and any appeals must be filed within two weeks of the decision. If you have experienced any issues with the vacation rental, please report them to the designated emergency contact. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure will last until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
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.