Good morning! It’s July 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then sunshine in Aptos
Today will be low clouds giving way to sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 73 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to cloudy at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Aptos
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 su…
At Soulcare Studios on July 8
Repeats 25 more times until December 30
Latte’s and Learn
Join us Wednesday, May 21st from 12:00 P.M.- 1:00 P.M. at California Coffee for an informative and uplifting workshop you won’t want tfor suo miss! Ou…
At California Coffee on July 8
Repeats 34 more times until September 24
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 July 8
Repeats 31 more times until February 10
Ceramics for Everyone Wednesdays
Ceramics for Everyone Wednesdays 6-8pm, June 17 – August 13 Get creative with clay this summer! Ceramics for Everyone is a fun, flexible workshop ser…
At Art Factory Studios on July 8
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 July 9
Repeats 14 more times until October 15
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has formally approved a zoning application on July 6, for a project at 202 Beach Drive in Aptos. The approved project renews a permit allowing the operation of a two-bedroom vacation rental at this address. Under the terms of the permit, the property may be used to provide overnight lodging for guests, with stays limited to no more than 30 days at a time. The operation of the vacation rental is contingent upon maintaining a valid vacation rental permit. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31.
- There will be alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30 at 6:59 a.m.
- South Highway 1 at Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville / Pajaro is facing closures for drainage work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. today.
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.