Good morning! It’s April 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A couple of afternoon showers in Aptos
Today will be more clouds than sun with a couple of showers this afternoon. There is a 60% chance of rain. The high will be 65 with a low of 55. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Cloudy now, changing to showers at 2 p.m.
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What’s new around you
▼︎ 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 9
Repeats 27 more times until October 15
Restorative Yoga
Join restorative yoga teacher Coko Brown for a gentle, slow-paced class focused on calming the nervous system and supporting mind–body connection. Thr…
At Beyond Liberty on April 9
Repeats once more on April 23
Mindful Movement with Horses
Mindful Movement with Horses Blending Tai Chi, Qigong, Horses and Mindfulness and informed by Polyvagal Theory, this class supports nervous system re…
At Beyond Liberty on April 10
Repeats once more on April 24
Queer Contra Dance Camp 2026
San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance’s fourteenth annual camp welcomes dancers of all identities and experience. We use the calling terms larks and ro…
At Monte Toyon Camp & Retreat Center. United Methodist on April 10
The Freedom Flea
Join us on April 11th 9-3 for the Freedom Flea! This spectacular event brings together a vibrant mix of local vendors and folks clearing out treasures…
At The Farm at Lavender Hill on April 11
Property development
- A permit application has been filed for a project at Seascape Resort Drive in Aptos, proposing the installation of a 6-inch glass panel railing onto the existing closed stucco railing at Seascape Resort. The planned modification is located on the southeastern side of Seascape Resort Drive and, because it falls within the coastal zone, requires a Coastal Development Permit before proceeding. (view details)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound Highway 1 onramp at Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville will have daytime closures starting today. The onramp will be closed off and on from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for about three weeks.
- One northbound lane of Highway 17 between Santas Village Road and Vine Hill Road in Scotts Valley will be closed during the day for tree removal work from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10.
- Daytime one-way reversing traffic control will be in place on Highway 9 at the San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek Bridge, north of Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County, from Monday through Friday this week due to ongoing bridge replacement work.
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.
- New Leaf Community Market – Aptos at 161 Aptos Village Way, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on April 8 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.