Good morning! It’s January 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and pleasant in Aptos
Today will be pleasant with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 71 with a low of 46.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Aptos news
Joby Aviation opens Ohio facility; three UC Santa Cruz astronomers earn national honors; Santa Cruz Rehearsal Studios listed for sale; over 25 new businesses, including boutiques and salons, registered in Santa Cruz County last week.
Murray Street Bridge to reopen one-way ahead of schedule by the end of January
By Lily Belli
Jan 13, 2026
From Santa Cruz, a local politician watches Iran’s deadly protests and waits for news
By Grace Chinowsky
Jan 14, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ real estate ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
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 January 14
Repeats 56 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 January 15
Repeats 39 more times until October 15
Property development
- On January 13, the Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application for a project at 111 El Camino Del Mar in Aptos. The approved project proposes to operate a three-bedroom vacation rental at this address. As part of the process, a Vacation Rental Permit was required and has now been granted for this use. (view application)
- A permit application has been filed for a proposed project at 204 WIXON Avenue in Aptos 95003-4627. The project seeks to add approximately 249 square feet to the existing residence at this address. The property is located at the north end of Wixon Avenue, about 830 feet north of the intersection with Aptos Beach Drive. Because the site is within the coastal zone, a Coastal Development permit is required for the planned addition. (view details)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A big rig crashed through a barrier and fence onto the frontage road at Highway 1 South and Park in Capitola/Soquel around 3:17 a.m. today. No one was hurt, but about 60-80 feet of chain-linked fence was damaged. Roads were closed and traffic was controlled while the vehicle was recovered and the area was cleaned up.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Village Liquors at 8035 Soquel Dr Ste 33, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on January 12 with no critical issues.
- Starbucks Coffee #9553 at 105 Post Office Dr Ste B, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on January 12 with no critical issues.
- Other Brother Beer Co Llc at 10 Parade St. Ste B, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on January 12 with no critical issues.
- Cantine Wine Pub at 8050 Soquel Dr Ste A/b, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on January 12 with no critical issues.
- Arco A.m./p.m. 7187 at 795 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos, passed a county health inspection on January 12 with no critical issues.
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.