Good morning! It’s October 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Aptos
Today will be areas of low clouds to start; otherwise, sunny and cool. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 48. Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby
Federal SNAP cuts and lost funding strain Santa Cruz County’s food aid, reducing supplies for nonprofits like Grey Bears and Second Harvest, while over a quarter of residents rely on food aid and thousands risk benefits.
‘A very challenging time’: SNAP cuts and lost funding deepen food insecurity in Santa Cruz County
By Lily Belli
Oct 16, 2025
What’s new around you
▼︎ real estate ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Aptos
Tai Chi in the Library
Are you ready to experience the ancient art of Tai Chi amidst the serene ambiance of your local library? What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing…
At Aptos Branch Library on October 16
Repeats 3 more times until November 6
Yoga In The Pasture with Jessica Fajans
Yoga in the Pasture is a nature-connected movement practice grounded in gentleness, awareness, and choice. Held outdoors alongside rescued horses, thi…
At BEYOND liberty, Center for Learning, Wellness, Sanctuary & Horse Retirement on October 16
Repeats 5 more times until November 20
Mah Jongg Club – Hong Kong Style
Welcome players of all levels – the experienced and the newly curious! Connect with fellow Mahjong enthusiasts and build a supportive community. Share…
At Aptos Branch Library on October 16
Repeats 3 more times until November 6
ThursdayOpen Mic Night
Thursday Night Open Mic at California Coffee! Calling all musicians, poets, comedians — young & old, bold & adventurous. Share your voice, your story,…
At California Coffee on October 16
Repeats 6 more times until November 27
Property development
- On September 26, the Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application for a water treatment system upgrade at 1500 Bonita Drive in Aptos. The approved project aims to treat hexavalent chromium (chromium-6) in the local water supply to comply with state drinking water standards. Plans include constructing a new 4,000-square-foot treatment building, installing a 100,000-gallon partially buried backwash tank, contactor vessels, an emergency generator, a stormwater detention basin, a sewer force main, and new landscaping. The project will also involve demolishing some existing structures and removing several trees. Environmental protection measures are required to avoid impacts to sensitive habitats and species, including the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander. The project requires a Coastal Development Permit, an Administrative Use Permit, and an addendum to a previously adopted environmental document. The design closely follows a previously approved but expired project, with updates to incorporate modern technology. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on North Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
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.
- Seacliff Plaza Store at 219 State Park Dr, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on October 14 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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