Good morning! It’s July 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds may break; cool in Aptos
Today will be low clouds, then perhaps some sun and cool. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 56. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 2 p.m.
Aptos news
Cabrillo Stage’s “Sweeney Todd,” featuring Adam J. Saucedo and Angela Jeffries, runs through Aug. 10 at Crocker Theater, exploring themes of revenge and societal failures.
Revenge served cold: Cabrillo Stage’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ cuts to the bone with powerful performances
By Jana Marcus
Jul 22, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ real estate ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Aptos
Resistance Training for Peri/Post Menopause
Led by Dr. Michelle Bean, Chiropractor and Functional Medicine Specialist: This session incorporates functional movements, weight-bearing exercises, a…
At SoulCare Studios on July 22
Repeats 8 more times until August 19
Aptos Youth Chess Club
Come and play chess, one of the world’s oldest and most popular games, against other kids! One-hour meetings include 15 minutes of instruction by ches…
At Aptos Branch Library on July 22
Repeats 16 more times until November 18
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 220 Lake Court in Aptos 95003. The proposal aims to establish a new two-bedroom vacation rental for short-term lodging, with stays limited to a maximum of thirty days. The property is situated approximately 430 feet northeast of the intersection of Lake Court and Venetian Road. To proceed, the project requires a vacation rental permit. Residents are encouraged to submit public comments on the application until August 8, with a decision expected on or after August 11. (view application)
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- The building code violation at 719 Seacliff Dr, Aptos 95003-354, under case number NV25087, has been resolved. Initially cited on May 28, 2024, the violation involved the construction of a fence exceeding 6 feet in height along the front yard/property line. Following the issuance of a Notice and Order, the property owner has now addressed the issue and is required to pay assessed fees to the county.
New local businesses
- A new business named MTZ CONSTRUCTION was registered at 1550 Day Valley Rd, Aptos CA 95003 on July 17. The business was registered by Jesus A. Marcial Martinez as an individual business.
- A new business named BELLHOUSE MEDIA was registered at 9511 Soquel Dr Ste A, Aptos CA 95003 on July 17. The business was registered by Joshua Bell as an individual business.
- A new business named BUNNY HOPS MTB was registered at 532 Cedar St., Aptos CA 95003 on July 18. The business was registered by Jennifer C. Graham as an individual business.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for roadwork. The closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Churchill & Beers at 10110 Soquel Dr, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on July 21 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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