Good morning! It’s November 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly cloudy with a sprinkle in Aptos
Today will be mostly cloudy with a sprinkle. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 67 with a low of 58. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 11 a.m.
Looking ahead: Rain, some heavy, to affect the area from late tonight into tomorrow afternoon
Aptos news
Paystand accepts some cryptocurrencies; a local startup will pitch a surf helmet on “Shark Tank.” New Santa Cruz County businesses include a beauty bar, landscape service, cannabis catering, pool service, and berry farm.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Local fintech company’s latest acquisition; startup pitches surf helmet on ‘Shark Tank’
By Jessica M. Pasko
Nov 12, 2025
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Aptos
Pilates & Posture with Horses
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, Center for Learning, Wellness, Sanctuary and Horse Retirement on November 12
Repeats 10 more times until December 17
2025 Wheelie Award Celebration
You’re invited! Join Bike Santa Cruz County as we celebrate the 2025 Wheelie Awards winners. Come help us recognize our advocacy champions and highlig…
At Community Foundation Santa Cruz County on November 12
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is under one-way traffic control for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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