Good morning! It’s May 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny in Aptos
Today will be some low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 69 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11). Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 11 a.m.
Top news from nearby
Watsonville removed a new Aviation Way parking meter after four days, responding to local businesses’ and residents’ concerns during a planned 30-day pilot addressing parking issues.
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
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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 May 14
Repeats 22 more times until Oct. 15
Par – Tee on the Green Aptos Chamber Golf Scramble
⛳ Tee up for a day of fun! ⛳ Our Annual Golf Scramble is back and it’s the perfect excuse to step out of the office and onto the green! ✔ Network wit…
At Seascape Golf Club on May 14
Yoga In The Pasture
Stretch, breathe, and ground yourself in the serene presence of free-roaming horses. This gentle yoga class invites you to move mindfully , connect wi…
At Beyond Liberty on May 14
Spring Santa Cruz ABC (Attorneys, Bankers, and CPAs) Networking Event
Join us for an evening of networking, collaboration, and connection-where referrals grow and every conversation matters.
At Community Foundation Santa Cruz County on May 14
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Alternating lanes are closed on north Highway 1 at State Park Drive because of bridge work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- Alternating lanes are closed on south Highway 1 at Bay Avenue in Capitola because of bridge work. The closure is expected to end at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow.
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- A code violation notice has been issued for the property at 1711 Trout Gulch Rd., Aptos, following a site visit on April 2. According to case number NV25369 in the County of Santa Cruz’s code compliance records, the lower level of the existing single-family dwelling was converted into an unpermitted accessory dwelling unit (ADU). This conversion was completed without obtaining the necessary permits or approvals from the county, and the creation and use of the ADU had not been reviewed or authorized through the required permitting process.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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