Good morning! It’s September 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds may break; cool in Aptos
Today will be low clouds, then perhaps some sun and cool. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 67 with a low of 59. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather this evening through tomorrow morning
Aptos news
Capitola City Council will restore Bay Avenue intersection to its original design after traffic complaints.
Carmageddon: Capitola City Council reverses Bay Avenue intersection redesign
By Max Chun
Sep 29, 2025
What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
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 September 29
Repeats 23 more times until December 17
BioCharger Happy Hour
Optimize Your Energy, Elevate Your Well-Being Experience the cutting-edge BioCharger™ NG, an innovative energy optimization system that supports your …
At SoulCare Studios on September 29
Repeats 13 more times until November 12
Aptos Youth Chess Club
Come and play chess, one of the world’s oldest and most popular games, against other kids! One-hour meetings include 15 minutes of instruction by ches…
At Aptos Branch Library on September 30
Repeats 6 more times until November 18
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- CHP helped with a construction project in Santa Cruz County today. The work was scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on North Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has formally approved a zoning application on September 26, for a project at 133 Stephen Road. The project involves a proposal to renew a permit to operate a one-bedroom vacation rental at this address, which is located at the northeastern corner of Aptos Beach Drive and Stephen Road in Aptos. The renewal required approval of a Vacation Rental Permit. (view application)
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.
- Village Host Pizza at 4 Seascape Village, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on September 26 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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