Good morning! It’s June 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clearing and cool in Aptos
Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 67 with a low of 57.
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County may establish an alternate public defender’s office to reduce costs and maintain holistic defense, possibly ending a long-term contract with a local law firm due to budget challenges.
Santa Cruz County scrambles to close public defender funding gap after supervisors split on cost-cutting plan
By Tania Ortiz
Jun 17, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
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 June 17
Repeats 28 more times until Dec. 30
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 June 17
Repeats 34 more times until Feb. 10
Lattes and Learn
Join us Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at California Coffee for an informative and uplifting workshop you won’t want to miss! Ou…
At California Coffee on June 17
Repeats 43 more times until Sept. 24
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound Highway 1 Buena Vista Drive on-ramp in Watsonville will be fully closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day through Friday for road work.
- McGregor Drive at Mar Vista Drive in Aptos will be fully closed tomorrow from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. for construction of a pedestrian overcrossing bridge. Detours will be in place.
Property development
- A permit application has been filed for a project at 10 Seascape Village, Aptos, proposing the installation of a solar canopy system mounted on a carport over the existing parking area. The project site is located at the northeast corner of Sumner Avenue and Seascape Boulevard. This installation will require a minor variation to an existing Coastal Development Permit. (view details)
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- The building code violation at 511 Cedar St., Aptos, originally cited on May 1, 2025, under case number NV25238, has now been resolved. The violation involved unauthorized construction activities, including a remodel and the building of a single-family dwelling and carport, which were being carried out without the required permits or approvals. As a result, a “Stop Work” order was issued by the county to halt all construction until the property owner complied with local building codes and regulations. With the issue now resolved, the property owner has been assessed fees that must be paid to the county.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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