Good morning! It’s July 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds yielding to sun in Aptos

Today will be clouds yielding to sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 72 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend


Top news from nearby

Two new apartment buildings near a used-car dealership will bring hundreds of residents, prompting the owner to consider how the neighborhood’s transformation will impact his business.


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in Aptos

Persephone Restaurant Thursday Night Pasta Special
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 July 9
Repeats 14 more times until October 15

Mark Van Haren - '70s pop-soul
Mark Van Haren – ’70s pop-soul

Mark Van Haren is mesmerized by the groovy tunes of the ’70s: Stevie Wonder, Hall & Oates, Al Green, James Taylor, Steely Dan, Bill Withers – and yes,…

At Parish Publick House Aptos on July 9

Sister Act, The Musical
Sister Act, The Musical

STORY: Sister Act hits the stage with the force of a disco ball struck by divine inspiration. Deloris, a bold and big-hearted nightclub singer, lands …

At Cabrillo Crocker Theater on December 31

Ribbon Cutting & Mixer BHGRE
Ribbon Cutting & Mixer BHGRE

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting & Mixer at Better Home Gardens Real Estate 105 Post Office Dr Aptos  

At on July 9

Happy Hour Knitting and Crochet
Happy Hour Knitting and Crochet

Happy Hour Knitting and Crochet Thursdays, 6-8pm, June 11 – August 6 Slow down and settle into a cozy, creative rhythm at this BYOB and BYOWIP Happy …

At Art Factory Studios at Aptos Village Square on July 9


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • There is a one-way traffic closure on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31.
     
  • There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30.
     
  • A road and weather-related incident was reported by CHP at 7105 Highway 9 in San Lorenzo Valley at 8:29 p.m. on July 8.
     

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.