Good morning! It’s April 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Aptos
Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 4% chance of rain. The high will be 65 with a low of 45. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).
Looking ahead: Partly sunny this weekend
Top news from nearby
Ripple Effect, a new countywide arts festival, launches Thursday with visual and performing arts, film, and photography events to energize the local arts scene and offer creative activities for all ages.
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Aptos
Pilates & Posture in the Pasture
Horses are deeply attuned to nonverbal cues; our posture, breath, and inner state shape how they respond. When we’re centered, they notice. This gentl…
At Beyond Liberty on April 15
Repeats 43 more times until February 10
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 April 16
Repeats 26 more times until October 15
Carrillo College Job & Internship Fair
Connect with hundreds of qualified applicants searching for opportunities at companies like yours!
At Carrillo College on April 16
Saturday Shakespeare Featuring Macbeth
The Saturday Shakespeare Club will present five meetings on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, Macbeth. The play, which explores themes of power, ambition,…
At Aptos Branch Library on April 18
Repeats 4 more times until May 16
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has formally approved a zoning application on January 16, for a proposed vacation rental project at 7408 Mesa Drive in Aptos. The project involves establishing a new two-bedroom residential vacation rental, which will require a Residential Vacation Rental Permit to operate. The building totals 1,639.41 square feet, with a living area of 1,311.19 square feet, and includes 11 rooms: a kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms, as well as a two-car garage. The application is being processed under Santa Cruz County Code section 13.10.694. Residents may submit comments on the application until January 31, 2025, and a decision is expected on or after February 3, 2025. Appeals must be filed within two weeks of the decision date. Any concerns or issues related to the vacation rental should be reported to the emergency contact, O’Neal Vacation Rentals, whose contact information is available on the Planning Department website. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named EQUINE MIND BODY SOUL BALANCE was registered at 2065 Cox Rd, Aptos CA 95003 on April 6. The business was registered by Laurie Beth Delalla as an individual business.
- A new business named OMNIRA MEDIA LLC was registered at 144 Alta Verdi, Aptos CA 95003 on April 9. The business was registered by Santa Cruz Surf Shop, Inc. as a co-partnership.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Daytime one-way reversing traffic control will continue on Highway 9 at the San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek bridges, north of Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County, during the week of April 13. This will take place Monday through Friday as part of ongoing bridge replacement projects.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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