Good morning! It’s May 20 — 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 pleasant. The high will be 72 with a low of 47. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
9 am
58°
Mostly cloudy
11 am
63°
1 pm
67°
3 pm
70°
Mostly sunny
5 pm
72°
7 pm
66°
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Aptos news
Santa Cruz-area fire districts stopped a merger study after Central Fire and Scotts Valley withdrew due to timing, cost, and strategic planning concerns. The study aimed at consolidation and improved coordination but may be revisited later.
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What’s new around you
▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has formally approved a zoning application for a new vacation rental at 230 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Apt L, in Aptos, as of May 16. This project involves converting an existing two-bedroom condo into a short-term rental property. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named SAINT KAY was registered at 190 Bowen Ave., Aptos CA 95003 on May 13. The business was registered by Kenda Willow Hansen as an individual business.
- A new business named LIFTER FITNESS was registered at 390 Searidge Apt B, Aptos CA 95003 on May 15. The business was registered by Fitnwoke LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure will end at 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
Things to do in Aptos
5/23 Hoops and Scoops
5/23 Hoops and Scoops at Penny Ice Creamery — Aptos location. Event description: Friday, May 23rd, from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M.
At 141 Aptos Vlg Wy on May 23
Junebug at Californica Coffee
Live music by local artist Junebug Bayer who plays guitar, harmonica, and kazoo and plays a mix of jazz standards, folk classics, and original tunes
At California Coffee on May 25
5/25 Pesto Party
Sunday, May 25 3-5 p.m. $45 guests / $35 members Take a homemade jar of pesto !
At Aptos Vineyard on May 25
Pesto & Wine Party
Teaming up with Rob Morse to bring his celebrated neighborhood pesto party to the Aptos Vineyard tasting room! Pick, blend, jar & wine! And walk awa…
At Aptos Vineyard on May 25
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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