Good morning! It’s Aug. 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and cool in Aptos
Today will be partly sunny and cool; there could be coastal flooding in prone areas around high tide. The high will be 70 with a low of 56.
Top news from nearby
Starting in September, five Watsonville berry fields will test high-temperature steam as a chemical fumigant alternative in a three-month pilot led by the Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commission.
Can steam replace chemical fumigants? Watsonville berry growers will put it to the test
By Tania Ortiz
Aug 11, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Aptos
2026 New Horizons Scholarship Celebration
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our 2026-2027 New Horizons Scholarship recipients. Family and friends welcome!
At Samper Recital Hall on Aug. 11
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 to su…
At Soulcare Studios on Aug. 12
Repeats 20 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. 12
Repeats 19 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. This gentl…
At Beyond Liberty on Aug. 12
Repeats 26 more times until Feb. 10
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department is accepting public comments on a zoning application for a project at 413 Hillcrest Dr. in the Aptos Planning Area through Aug. 21. The project involves a proposal to renew an existing permit for a two-bedroom non-hosted short-term rental at this address. If approved, the renewal would allow overnight lodging for periods of up to 30 days at a time, under a Non-Hosted Short-Term Rental Renewal Permit. Residents who wish to provide input or express concerns about this proposal must submit their comments before the August 21 deadline. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named DAGNE & LACY was registered at 331 Martin Dr., Aptos, on Aug. 3. The business was registered by Tracey Diane Brosig as a general partnership.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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