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Good morning! It’s Apr. 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and cool in Aptos
Today will be mostly sunny and cool. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 60 with a low of 40. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11).
9 am
46°
7% chance of rain
11 am
53°
1 pm
57°
3 pm
59°
5 pm
59°
7 pm
56°
5% chance of rain
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic collision involving two vehicles happened on Highway 1 North at the Freedom Blvd off-ramp. Both vehicles were driveable, and there were no injuries. The vehicles were on the right-hand side of the road. The incident was reported today.
- Alternating lanes on South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive are closed for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. today.
- Alternating lanes on North Highway 1 at 41st Avenue in Capitola/Soquel are closed for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
- The northbound lanes of Highway 1 at 41st Avenue in Eastside/Live Oak are fully closed for electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 at Soquel Drive in Eastside/Live Oak are fully closed for electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. today.
- A lane on North / South Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 1:01 p.m. tomorrow.
- North Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley is currently closed for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. tomorrow.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application to renew a Vacation Rental Permit for a five-bedroom vacation rental at 636 Beach Drive in Aptos. Residents are encouraged to submit comments on the proposal by April 11. (view application)
Top news from nearby
Capitola City Council will vote on the Park Avenue trail proposal on April 17. The proposal faces community division over safety and environmental concerns, with potential funding impacts if not approved.
After town hall, Capitola councilmembers prepare to vote on contested Park Ave. trail proposal
By Max Chun
Apr 3, 2025
Things to do in Aptos
Esperanza Del Valle presents “Espiritu de Mexico”
The Cabrillo College Dance Department proudly presents: Esperanza Del Valle’s 45th anniversary performance!
At Crocker Theater on Apr. 4
Aptos Chamber Mutt Strut & Market
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – GET READY FOR A TAIL-WAGGIN GOOD TIME!
At 151 Aptos Vlg Wy on Apr. 5
Did you know?
Percent of residents born outside the US in your community is
67%
Aptos
compared to…
62%
Santa Cruz County
57%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
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.