Good morning! It’s January 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cloudy in Aptos
Today will be cloudy. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 60 with a low of 45.
Looking ahead: Cool Saturday night
Aptos news
Bayview Hotel sale may close by spring. Aptos High principal addressed gun found on campus; another reportedly nearby. Anthropologie opens downtown; several new local businesses registered countywide.
Aptos principal addresses parent concerns amid investigation into gun on campus
By Grace Chinowsky
Jan 21, 2026
Aptos resident claims he found gun, ammo near Aptos High as investigation continues
By Grace Chinowsky
Jan 20, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Property development
- A permit application has been filed for a project at 41 MARGARITA Road in La Selva Beach, where the proposed work involves grading approximately 1,400 cubic yards of earth to repair a landslide on the property. Please note that a separate grading permit is required for this work. (view details)
- On January 16, the Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application for a new vacation rental at 231 Lake Court in Aptos. The project will allow the operation of a three-bedroom vacation rental in the existing single-family home, with short-term stays permitted for up to 30 days at a time. No new construction is planned as part of this project; the current building, decks, landscaping, and parking areas will remain unchanged. The approved application includes a site plan and parking plan that provides at least two onsite parking spaces, as required for the Vacation Rental Permit. (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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