Good morning! It’s Sept. 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny in Aptos

Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 84 with a low of 63. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of ragweed in the air.


Aptos news

The Pajaro Valley school board race highlights debate over whether candidates’ criminal records, like Curt Wilcox’s felony assault conviction, should impact eligibility, though state law currently permits such individuals to run for office.

A Pajaro Valley school board race is raising bigger questions about who should be eligible for public office in California

A Pajaro Valley school board race is raising bigger questions about who should be eligible for public office in California

By Hillary Ojeda

Sep 8, 2026


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. 9
Repeats 16 more times until Dec. 30

Latte's and Learn
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!

At California Coffee on Sept. 9
Repeats 7 more times until Sept. 24

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. 9
Repeats 53 more times until Sept. 15

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 Soulcare Studios on Sept. 9
Repeats 16 more times until Dec. 30


Property development

  • The Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application on Sept. 4 for a project at 413 Hillcrest Dr. in the Aptos Planning Area. The approved project is a proposal to renew an existing permit for a two-bedroom non-hosted short-term rental at this address. With this renewal, the property owner is permitted to offer overnight lodging for periods of up to 30 days at a time. The renewal was granted through the approval of a Non-Hosted Short-Term Rental Renewal Permit. (view application)

No crimes to report today

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