Good morning! It’s June 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then sunshine in Aptos
Today will be low clouds followed by sunshine and cool. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 65 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
9 am
56°
Cloudy
11 am
60°
1 pm
63°
3 pm
64°
Mostly sunny
5 pm
64°
7 pm
61°
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
Aptos news
Pajaro Valley Unified School District appoints six new principals and assistant principals, including Katie Kriscunas at E.A. Hall Middle, Judith Woods at Lakeview Middle, and Carmen Velasquez at Hall District Elementary, amid budget concerns.
Six new principals and assistant principals to join Pajaro Valley Unified School District
By Chimera Mohammadi
Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday morning traffic: Highway 17 collision, Hwy 1 closures until Aug 29
By Lookout Santa Cruz
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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
Summer Kids Camp
Kids camp is a 5-day summer camp hosted in Aptos. The mornings are filled with songs, skits, games, and art. Every afternoon there will be special eve…
At Tradewinds Church on June 24
Repeats 3 more times until June 27
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 June 24
Repeats 16 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 June 24
Repeats 20 more times until November 18
Mojo Mix Blues Trio
Come join us for dinner and a show. Great food and Blues. 6-8pm
At Aptos St. Bbq on June 25
Repeats 54 more times until October 29
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 520 Spruce Street in the Aptos Planning Area. The proposal seeks to renew a permit for a two-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family home, extending the permit’s expiration from June 22, to June 22, 203. This property is intended for short-term overnight lodging, with stays limited to a maximum of 30 days. The application will be reviewed under the Santa Cruz County Code, which typically supports renewal unless there are documented violations of the Vacation Rental Ordinance. Residents can submit public comments on the application until July 16, with a decision expected on or after July 17. Appeals must be filed within two weeks following the decision. Any issues related to the vacation rental should be reported to the designated emergency contact. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named YARDAGE COMPANY was registered at 1401 Dolphin Dr, Aptos CA 95003 on June 16. The business was registered by Yardage Inc as a corporation.
- A new business named RIVE was registered at 116 Winfield Way, Aptos CA 95003 on June 20. The business was registered by Rachel Blackwell as an individual business.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and property development updates are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.