Good morning! It’s December 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny to partly cloudy in Aptos
Today will be sunny to partly cloudy. The high will be 63 with a low of 39. Mostly sunny now, changing to partly sunny at 1 p.m.
Looking ahead: Cool tonight
Aptos news
An arrest warrant is issued for Alex Nunez after missing a court hearing. Santa Cruz County warns of king tides, high surf, and strong winds; beachgoers should exercise caution due to hazardous coastal conditions.
Arrest warrant issued for boyfriend of Utah woman who was found safe after going missing last month
By Hillary Ojeda
Dec 4, 2025
Forecast is for triple threat this week: King tides, big waves and wind
By Alonso Daboub
Dec 3, 2025
Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge postpones Leif Ames murder trial again
By Hillary Ojeda
Dec 3, 2025
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What’s new around you
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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 December 4
Repeats 45 more times until October 15
New Brighton State Beach – King Tide Walk
Description: Come down to the beach to experience king tides by joining us for a negative tide and sunset stroll on a 2-mile roundtrip adventure from …
At New Brighton State Park on December 4
Repeats once more on December 5
MOONBATH: Womens Full Moon Ritual Circle & Soundbath
Beneath December’s luminous Cold Moon, a powerful supermoon and the final full moon of the year, we gather to release, renew, and reflect. The Cold Mo…
At SoulCare Studios on December 4
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- North Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. tomorrow.
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.
- Green Papaya Authentic Thai at 8042 Soquel Dr, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on December 2 with no critical issues.
- Four Streams Kitchen at 7960 Soquel Dr Ste K, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on December 2 with no critical issues.
- Showtime Pizza at 7960 Soquel Dr Ste E, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on December 2 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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