Good morning! It’s June 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Turning sunny; cool in Aptos
Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 69 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Aptos news
An Aptos surfer shares a viral great white shark encounter and drone warning; some Capitola businesses face lease policy uncertainty, while Aptos Village business owners are going to court with the Regional Transportation Commission.
Aptos surfer recounts great white shark encounter caught on viral drone video
By Kevin Painchaud
Jun 24, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ 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 24
Repeats 27 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 24
Repeats 33 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! …
At California Coffee on June 24
Repeats 40 more times until Sept. 24
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application on April 13, for a project at 214 Beach Dr. The project involves renewing a permit for a two-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family home at this address, allowing overnight stays of up to 30 days at a time. With this approval, the permit’s expiration date will be extended to July 6, 2031. (view application)
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.
- A code violation notice has been issued for the property at 221 Moosehead Dr., Aptos, under case number NV25376, processed on June 23. The violations include construction, repair, or replacement of open horizontal fencing (OHF) and decking without obtaining the required permits. Additionally, these unpermitted structures are located on State Parks property within coastal and riparian zones, which may be subject to further regulatory requirements. The citation specifically addresses both the lack of permits and the encroachment onto protected State Parks land in sensitive environmental areas.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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