Good morning! It’s Aug. 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warmer with partial sunshine in Aptos
Today will be warmer with partial sunshine. The high will be 81, with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).
Top news from nearby
Pajaro River flood officials prepare for heavy rains from a strong El Niño, increasing flood prevention efforts and urging residents to stay alert for updates.
Strong El Niño could bring a wet winter: Pajaro flood officials are taking extra precautions
By Tania Ortiz
Aug 25, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Aptos
BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour
Take a midweek pause and recharge your energy ✨ Join us for BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour—a unique experience designed …
At Soulcare Studios on Aug. 26
Repeats 18 more times until Dec. 30
Lattes 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 Aug. 26
Repeats 13 more times until Sept. 24
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.
At Beyond Liberty on Aug. 26
Repeats 55 more times until Sept. 15
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 Aug. 27
Repeats 7 more times until Oct. 15
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department is currently reviewing a zoning application for a proposed one-bedroom, non-hosted short-term rental at 833 Valencia Rd., Aptos. If approved, the permit would allow overnight lodging for up to four guests at a time, with stays limited to 30 days or less. The property would offer one on-site parking space and one non-exclusive street parking space. Safety features at the site include smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, egress windows and doors, a hot tub with a locking safety cover, and decks equipped with required guardrails. Residents who wish to submit public comments on this application must do so before the Planning Department’s deadline of Sept. 1. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named COASTAL RITUALS was registered at 284 Sea Ridge Rd., Apt. B, Aptos, on Aug. 21. The business was registered by Natalie Sheila Abreo as an individual business.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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