Good morning! It’s November 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Aptos
Today will be clouds giving way to sun; dry for holiday travel. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 65 with a low of 43. Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Cool tonight
Aptos news
Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley and Supervisor Manu Koenig propose a compromise to accelerate the Coastal Trail project, preserve state funding, and continue planning future passenger rail service.
Carmageddon: Fred Keeley and Manu Koenig believe they’ve found a ‘peace deal’ on rail and trail
By Max Chun
Nov 24, 2025
OPINION: I live at Dominican Oaks – I’m alarmed by the Workbench high-rise proposed next to us
By Virginia Lieb
Nov 23, 2025
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Aptos
Pilates & Posture with Horses
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 November 26
Repeats 7 more times until January 14
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 November 27
Repeats 46 more times until October 15
ThursdayOpen Mic Night
Thursday Night Open Mic at California Coffee! Calling all musicians, poets, comedians — young & old, bold & adventurous. Share your voice, your story,…
At California Coffee on November 27
Black Friday Sale
Come take advantage of our biggest sale of the year! Members: 30% or 40% OFF, Guests: 20% OFF, 3 bottle minimum purchase. Hours: Friday 11/28: 1-7pm S…
At Aptos Vineyard Tasting Room on November 28
Repeats 2 more times until November 30
Healing Sound Bath
Relax & Digest, Fall Into Winter’s Rest. Be washed away by 3 live harps, crystals bowls and other instruments on your sound journey. This sound bath i…
At SoulCare Studios on November 30
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application on November 21, for a project at 325 Park Drive in Aptos. The approved project proposes to establish a new three-bedroom vacation rental within the existing single-family home at this address. The vacation rental will be available for short-term stays of up to 30 days at a time and will operate under a required vacation rental permit. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic hazard was reported today on northbound Highway 1 at the Airport Blvd. onramp in Watsonville / Pajaro. The cones were not set up correctly, causing cars to hit them and almost leading to four collisions. Caltrans was notified to fix the problem.
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is down to one-way traffic because of emergency work. This is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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