Good morning! It’s April 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in Aptos
Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 73 with a low of 46. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).
Looking ahead: Expect showers late Monday night.
Top news from nearby
District 4 supervisor candidates Felipe Hernandez, Tony Nuñez and Elias Gonzales discussed South County plans and key issues during Wednesday’s election forum.
District 4 county supervisor candidates make case to voters during Wednesday night forum
By Tania Ortiz
Apr 16, 2026
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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
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 April 16
Repeats 26 more times until October 15
Animo Cruz
Live Looping Jams, Acoustic Covers and Originals Surf, rock, reggae.
At Severino’s Bar & Grill on April 16
Repeats 2 more times until April 30
Carrillo College Job & Internship Fair
Connect with hundreds of qualified applicants searching for opportunities at companies like yours!
At Carrillo College on April 16
Job & Internship Fair
Connect with dozens of companies searching for talent like yours! OPEN to PUBLIC – All are Welcome to Attend Discover a wide variety of positions for:…
At Cabrillo College on April 16
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Emergency sewer repairs are happening on Soquel Drive near Rancho Del Mar. Lane closures and possible traffic delays may occur from April 12 to April 17, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., depending on the weather. Traffic will be shifted, but only minimal delays are expected during work hours.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 202 Beach Dr. in Aptos. The proposal seeks to renew a permit that would allow the continued operation of a two-bedroom vacation rental at this address. If approved, the permit would authorize overnight lodging for guests staying no more than 30 days at a time, in accordance with local vacation rental regulations. The project requires a vacation rental permit to proceed. (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.
- Dos Pescados at 21 Seascape Village, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on April 15 with no critical issues.
- Hong Kong Garden Restaurant at 14 Seascape Village, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on April 15 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.