Good morning! It’s August 7 — 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. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 73 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz’s downtown clock, previously five minutes fast, was repaired by a contractor last week and now displays the correct time.
Ask Lookout: Why was Santa Cruz’s town clock five minutes early? And who just fixed it?
By Carly Heltzel
Aug 7, 2025
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Aptos
Pilates & Posture with Horess
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 & Horse Retirement on August 7
Repeats 8 more times until October 2
Resistance Training for Peri/Post Menopause
Led by Dr. Michelle Bean, Chiropractor and Functional Medicine Specialist: This session incorporates functional movements, weight-bearing exercises, a…
At SoulCare Studios on August 7
Repeats 3 more times until August 19
Tai Chi in the Library
Are you ready to experience the ancient art of Tai Chi amidst the serene ambiance of your local library? What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing…
At Aptos Branch Library on August 7
Repeats 13 more times until November 6
Yoga In The Pasture
Yoga in the Pasture is a nature-connected movement practice grounded in gentleness, awareness, and choice. Held outdoors alongside rescued horses, thi…
At BEYOND Liberty, Center for Learning, Wellness, Sanctuary & Horse Retirement on August 7
Repeats 8 more times until October 2
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has formally approved a zoning application for a 3-bedroom vacation rental at 850 Via Gaviota in Aptos, as of July 31. This property is situated approximately 260 feet west of the intersection with Club House Drive. The approval follows the submission of a Vacation Rental Permit application, which was open for public comment until July 22. The decision was made on or after July 23, in accordance with Santa Cruz County Code section 13.10.694. Residents are reminded that any issues with the vacation rental should be reported to the emergency contact, Cheshire Rio Realty, whose information is available at the property and on the Planning Department’s website. Appeals against this decision must be filed in writing, along with the required fee, within two weeks of the decision date. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic hazard was reported today at 6:35 a.m. on Highway 1 South near Park in Capitola/Soquel. A vehicle was partially blocking the #2 lane, causing a slow lane obstruction. The Freeway Service Patrol arrived at 6:51 a.m. to move the vehicle to the next offramp, with no CHP standby needed.
- A vehicle hit a power pole on Highway 9 at Irwin Way in Boulder Creek, San Lorenzo Valley, causing both directions of the highway to close. A SIG Alert was issued, and the road stayed closed for several hours while crews cleared the scene and fixed the damage. This led to major traffic delays, with vehicles being rerouted through alternate routes like the single-lane Alta Vista. The incident was reported on August 6.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for roadway excavation work. The closure will last until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
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.