Good morning! It’s June 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Aptos
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 66 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Aptos news
Santa Cruz County primary election is June 2. Learn where to vote, how to cast your ballot, and details on local races before voting.
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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 to su…
At Soulcare Studios on June 3
Repeats 30 more times until Dec. 30
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 June 3
Repeats 36 more times until Feb. 10
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! Ou…
At California Coffee on June 3
Repeats 49 more times until Sept. 24
Property development
- A permit application has been filed for a project at 310 Kingsbury Dr. in Aptos, seeking approval to formalize the collection and redirection of surface water runoff from this blufftop property into two existing drainage easements located at 313 and 317 Beach Dr. The proposed work, which is situated on the bluff side of Kingsbury Drive near its intersection with Florence Drive, requires a Coastal Development Permit and follows a prior geotechnical review. (view details)
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 240 Rio Del Mar in the Aptos Planning Area. The application seeks approval to establish a new two-bedroom vacation rental for overnight lodging at this location, with guest stays limited to no more than 30 days at a time. The project requires a Vacation Rental Permit before it can move forward. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named 3 DOT was registered at 105 Winterwind Way, Watsonville, on May 28. The business was registered by Brynn Taylor Mitchell 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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