Good morning! It’s Sept. 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and pleasant in Aptos

Today will be sunny much of the time and pleasant. The high will be 77 with a low of 51.


Top news from nearby

A new report from the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust finds that the number of commercial fishing vessels based in Monterey Bay has fallen more than 70% since the 1980s, while changing environmental conditions have reshaped what and how fishers catch.


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in Aptos

BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour
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 …

At Soulcare Studios on Sept. 30

Pilates & Posture in the Pasture
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 …

At Beyond Liberty on Sept. 30

Vinyasa Yoga with Yogi Laxman Panthi
Vinyasa Yoga with Yogi Laxman Panthi

Start your Wednesday morning with movement, mindfulness, and authentic Himalayan yogic wisdom at Soul Care Studios. 🧘✨ Join Yogi Laxman Panthi for …

At Soul Care Studios on Sept. 30


Property development

  • The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 260 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Unit 8, in the Aptos Planning Area. The application seeks approval to establish a new three-bedroom, non-hosted short-term rental at this location. If approved, the rental would be available for overnight lodging for periods of up to 30 days at a time and would require a Non-Hosted Short Term Rental Permit. (view application)

New local businesses

  • A new business named FREQLIFE BAITS was registered at 530 Cathedral Dr., Aptos, on Sept. 23. The business was registered by Brendan Smith as an individual business.

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.