Good morning! It’s Sept. 10 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and not as hot in Aptos
Today will be mostly sunny and not as hot. The high will be 88 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of ragweed in the air.
Aptos news
Santa Cruz County firefighters will hold their 25th annual 9/11 memorial stair climb at Seacliff State Beach in Aptos on Friday, emphasizing remembrance for younger generations.
Santa Cruz County first responders set to memorialize 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday
By Max Chun
Sep 10, 2026
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What’s new around you
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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 salad …
At Persephone Restaurant on Sept. 10
Repeats 5 more times until Oct. 15
Latte’s and Learn
Join us Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at California Coffee for an informative and uplifting workshop you won’t want to miss!
At California Coffee on Sept. 10
Repeats 6 more times until Sept. 24
Joy of Dance: September Dance Series at Soul Care Studios
Move your body, feed your soul, and experience the Joy of Dance this September at Soul Care Studios! 💃✨ Explore three unique styles of movement with …
At Soulcare Studios on Sept. 11
Repeats 8 more times until Sept. 27
Journey for Change Watchfire: A Night of Remembrance
On Sept. 11 from 5-10 p.m., we will light the Watchfire as a symbol of remembrance, hope, and community support …
At Rio Del Mar Beach parking lot in front of Venus Pie Trap on Sept. 11
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Highway 1 at Mar Vista Drive in Aptos will be fully closed overnight on Sept. 20 and 21 for construction of a pedestrian bridge. The southbound lanes will close starting at 11 p.m. on Sept. 20.
Property development
- On Sept. 4, the Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application for a new one-bedroom, non-hosted short-term rental at 833 Valencia Rd. in Aptos. The approved project will allow overnight lodging for up to four guests at a time, with stays limited to a maximum of 30 days. The property will offer one on-site parking space and one non-exclusive street parking space for guests. Safety features at the site include smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers and egress windows and doors. Additionally, the property is equipped with a hot tub featuring a locking safety cover and decks with required guardrails. The application approval grants the necessary Non-Hosted Short Term Rental Permit for this location. (view application)
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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