Good morning! It’s January 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in Aptos
Today will be sunny much of the time and pleasant. The high will be 71 with a low of 44.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
Aptos news
A gun found at Aptos High linked to a December assault; no ongoing threat. Santa Cruz Public Libraries add Sunday hours at Capitola and Felton, and extend Friday hours at all branches.
Sheriff’s office confirms gun found at Aptos High linked to winter break incident
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Jan 29, 2026
Santa Cruz Public Libraries add Sunday hours at two branches, opening later on Fridays at all branches
By Ashley Palma-Jimenez
Jan 28, 2026
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Scotts Valley solar cell company goes dark; passing the torch at Alta Organic Coffee
By Jessica M. Pasko
Jan 28, 2026
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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 January 29
Repeats 37 more times until October 15
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 January 30
Repeats 6 more times until April 24
Snazzy Productions presents TRIBUTE to TODD SNIDER
Snazzy Productions is proud to announce a special musical tribute to acclaimed singer-songwriter Todd Snider on Saturday, January 31 at 7:00 P.M. at t…
At Kuumbwa Jazz Center on January 31
Property development
- The Santa Cruz Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 410 Trout Gulch Road in Aptos, proposing to convert the existing two-story commercial building—formerly a dental office—into a duplex with two residential apartment units. The reconfiguration would create living spaces on both the first floor (1,103 square feet) and the second floor (580 square feet) of the 3,877-square-foot property. The project requires an Administrative Use Permit and will not include fire sprinklers. Existing parking, driveways, and some open space on the property will remain, and the conversion will comply with current California building codes. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one lane closed for emergency work. Traffic is being controlled in one direction at a time. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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