Good morning! It’s May 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Aptos
Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 68 with a low of 49.
Aptos news
Bike advocates urge Santa Cruz County to improve Soquel Drive bike lanes for safety; rail supporters rally in Live Oak to preserve rail tracks during Santa Cruz-Aptos trail planning.
OPINION: Bikers need real protection on Soquel Drive – the county and RTC must act
By Mikey Cohen and Jack Brown
May 21, 2026
Advocates rally in Live Oak in support of rail, urge RTC to keep tracks intact
By Max Chun
May 20, 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 May 21
Repeats 21 more times until Oct. 15
May Luncheon with Susan True CEO Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
May 21 Luncheon with Susan True from the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Please join us for our luncheon meeting with a special guest speaker S…
At Seacliff Inn on May 21
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has formally approved a zoning application on May 18 for a project at 302 Kingsbury Dr. The approved project involves renewing a permit for a four-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family home at this address. This renewal allows the property to continue offering overnight stays of up to 30 days at a time. With this decision, the permit’s expiration date is extended from Dec. 15, 2025, to Dec. 15, 2030. (view application)
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 432 Ewell Ave., Aptos, under case number NV25372. The violations include the construction of a carport structure without obtaining the necessary permits, as well as placing the carport within the side yard setback, which is not allowed under local zoning regulations. The case is currently in “Notice and Order” status, meaning the property owner has been formally notified and is required to take corrective action to resolve these issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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