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Turning sunny; warmer in Aptos

Today will be warmer with clouds giving way to sun. There is a 4% chance of rain. The high will be 71 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).


Aptos news

Cabrillo College trustee Steve Trujillo censured, barred from leadership and committees for three years due to policy violations. New Santa Cruz County businesses: CrossFit Aptos, Felton Donuts and Pastries, Humble Sea Tavern.

Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of May 5

Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of May 5

By Lookout Santa Cruz

May 5, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

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Things to do in Aptos

Pilates & Posture in the Pasture
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 May 6
Repeats 40 more times until February 10

BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour
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 May 6
Repeats 34 more times until December 30

Persephone Restaurant Thursday Night Pasta Special
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 May 7
Repeats 23 more times until October 15


Property development

  • The Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application on May 5, for a project at 33 Anita Dr. in Watsonville. The approved project renews a permit allowing the existing single-family home at this address to be used as a four-bedroom vacation rental. Under the renewed permit, the property may be rented out for overnight stays of up to 30 days at a time. (view application)
     

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.