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Good morning! It’s Apr. 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and cool in Aptos
Today will be sunny to partly cloudy and cool. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 61 with a low of 40.
8 am
44°
7% chance of rain
10 am
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12 pm
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2 pm
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4 pm
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Aptos news
Santa Cruz County residents previewed a proposed 45-minute hydrogen-powered rail service from Natural Bridges to Pajaro, with up to 10 permanent and seasonal stations. Public input sessions on station locations and rail alignments are forthcoming.
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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 received a zoning application to renew a vacation rental permit for a three-bedroom property located at 529 Beach Drive in Aptos. Residents are encouraged to submit public comments by April 4. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named VENDING VENTURES was registered at 1707 Seascape Blvd, Aptos CA 95003 on Mar. 25. The business was registered by Timothy Jack Wilkins as an individual business.
- A new business named SCOTTY’S OUTDOOR SERVICES was registered at 220 Mar Vista Drive #40, Aptos CA 95003 on Mar. 25. The business was registered by Eric Scott Farber as an individual business.
- A new business named WOLF & ASSOCIATES was registered at 7960 B Soquel Drive 373, Aptos CA 95003 on Mar. 26. The business was registered by Kate Wolf as an individual business.
- A new business named RAPID TECH INDUSTRIES was registered at 200 Carol Way, Aptos CA 95003 on Mar. 26. The business was registered by Deryck Reed as an individual business.
- A new business named LUXE VIBE MGMT was registered at 201 Vista Dr., La Selva Beach CA 95076 on Mar. 28. The business was registered by Jd Morgan Consulting LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Alternating lanes on South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive in Eastside/Live Oak are closed for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- The alternating lanes on North Highway 1 at 41st Avenue in Capitola/Soquel are closed for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- The northbound lanes of Highway 1 at 41st Avenue in Eastside/Live Oak are fully closed for electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 at Soquel Drive in Eastside/Live Oak are completely closed for electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- A lane on North / South Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 1:01 p.m. on April 4.
Things to do in Aptos
Aptos Chamber Mutt Strut & Market
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – GET READY FOR A TAIL-WAGGIN GOOD TIME!
At 151 Aptos Vlg Wy on Apr. 5
Italian Film: There’s Still Tomorrow (C’è ancora domani)
Join us April 6 at 6:30 at Cabrillo college for a film sponsored by Dante Alighieri Society of Santa Cruz: Italian Film: There’s Still Tomorrow (C’è a…
At Cabrillo College on Apr. 6
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.