Good morning! It’s Oct. 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Aptos
Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun and cool; there could be coastal flooding in prone areas around high tide. The high will be 67 with a low of 43.
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County new car sales fell 15% in early 2026 due to high prices, loan rates, and gas costs; used cars and hybrids stay popular, but tighter lending rules hinder some buyers.
Santa Cruz County new car sales fall 15% as gas prices, interest rates squeeze buyers
By Dieter Holger
Oct 27, 2026
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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
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 204 Forest Dr. in the Aptos Planning Area. The application seeks approval to establish a new one-bedroom short-term rental at this address, where guests would be able to stay for up to 30 days at a time. The proposed rental would not be hosted by the property owner and requires a permit for this specific use. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named NURVANA AESTHETICS & WELLNESS was registered at 151 Aptos Village Way, #306, Aptos, on Oct. 19. The business was registered by E & Jw Enterprises LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named VIOLET INTEL, VIOLET STRATEGIES was registered at 425 Los Arboles, Apto, on Oct. 22. The business was registered by Eden Barbara Mendel Holt 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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