Good morning! It’s April 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds yielding to sun in Aptos
Today will be clouds yielding to sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 73 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Showers and thunderstorms around tomorrow afternoon through Friday evening
Aptos news
New Santa Cruz County businesses: Felton ultrasound boutique, Watsonville TV repair, Aptos animal dentistry, Ben Lomond medical clinic, Capitola surfboards, Scotts Valley arcade, Santa Cruz beauty bar.
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Aptos
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. This gentl…
At Beyond Liberty on April 8
Repeats 44 more times until February 10
Persephone Restaurant Thursday Night Pasta Special
Every Thursday along with our regular menu we offer a prix fixe pasta dinner! Enjoy three courses starting with a fresh farmers market mixed green sal…
At Persephone Restaurant on April 9
Repeats 27 more times until October 15
Restorative Yoga
Join restorative yoga teacher Coko Brown for a gentle, slow-paced class focused on calming the nervous system and supporting mind–body connection. Thr…
At Beyond Liberty on April 9
Repeats once more on April 23
Mindful Movement with Horses
Mindful Movement with Horses Blending Tai Chi, Qigong, Horses and Mindfulness and informed by Polyvagal Theory, this class supports nervous system re…
At Beyond Liberty on April 10
Repeats once more on April 24
Cabrillo College Horticulture Department Spring 2026 Plant Sale
Please join us at the Cabrillo College Horticulture Department’s Spring 2026 Plant Sale, in conjunction with the Santa Cruz Chapter of the California …
At Cabrillo College Horticulture Department on April 11
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 145 Las Lomas Drive in Aptos. The application seeks approval to operate a new three-bedroom vacation rental within the existing single-family home on the property. If approved, the vacation rental would be available for overnight lodging for periods of up to 30 days at a time and would require a Vacation Rental Permit. The property at 145 Las Lomas Drive includes a house, pool, pool house, garage, and designated parking areas. (view application)
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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