Good morning! It’s April 28 — 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 68 with a low of 47.
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz cafés split between all-day, chef-driven menus and traditional coffee service, reflecting diverse strategies as high-quality coffee becomes standard.
In Santa Cruz, cafés evolve into all-day dining spots as coffee culture shifts
By Lily Belli
Apr 28, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
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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 29
Repeats 41 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 30
Repeats 24 more times until October 15
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 May 2
Repeats 2 more times until May 16
Property development
- On April 24, the Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application for a project at 119 Glen Dr. in the Aptos Planning Area. The approved project proposes to operate a new three-bedroom vacation rental within an existing single-family home, allowing for short-term stays of up to 30 days at a time. The property owner is required to obtain a Vacation Rental Permit as part of this approval. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named CROSSFIT APTOS was registered at 7960 Soquel Drive, D1, Aptos, on April 22. The business was registered by Strong Ever After LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named XDALLAS DESIGN was registered at 1646 Dolphin Dr., Aptos, on April 23. The business was registered by Dallas John Macdonald as an individual business.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Overnight traffic control will start this week on Highway 1 in Watsonville between Riverside Drive (Hwy 129) and Larkin Valley Road. Crews will be working on drainage, electrical, and concrete improvements in both directions.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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