Good morning! It’s Sept. 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Aptos
Today will see areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and delightful. The high will be 75 with a low of 53.
Top news from nearby
Starbucks locations in Soquel and Watsonville are among 250 closing nationwide; Watsonville Community Hospital’s NICU remains closed, affecting local families.
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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 …
At Soul Care Studios on Sept. 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 …
At Beyond Liberty on Sept. 30
Vinyasa Yoga with Yogi Laxman Panthi
Start your Wednesday morning with movement, mindfulness, and authentic Himalayan yogic wisdom at Soul Care Studios. 🧘✨ Join Yogi Laxman Panthi for …
At Soul Care Studios on Sept. 30
Property development
- On Sept. 28, the Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application for a project at 278 Beach Dr. in the Aptos Planning Area. The approved project renews a permit that allows the existing four-bedroom single-family home at this address to continue operating as a non-hosted short-term rental. This permit enables the property to provide overnight lodging for guests for stays of up to 30 days at a time. The renewal specifically required approval of a Non-Hosted Short-Term Rental Permit. (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.
- The building code violations first cited on Aug. 15, 2025, at 344 Treasure Island Dr., Aptos (case NV25275), have now been addressed, according to county officials. The violations included unpermitted demolition and reconstruction of the upper deck, construction of a new lower deck, and installation of a hot tub with a supporting concrete slab—all completed without the required permits and within the coastal zone, which is subject to stricter regulations. The work was performed on a slope, raising concerns about accelerated erosion, earth movement, and drainage. The county is currently monitoring the property to ensure ongoing compliance with building and coastal regulations.
- A code violation notice has been issued for the property at 300 Beach Dr., Aptos, under case number NV25408, processed on Sept. 29. The violation cites the property owner for conducting an interior remodel without obtaining the necessary building permits, which is a breach of local building codes. Notably, this case is a reposting of a previous code case (AL 18076 from 2005), suggesting that the issue of unpermitted interior remodeling work was either not resolved in the past or has occurred again. Residents are reminded that all interior construction or remodeling activities require proper permits to ensure compliance with safety and building regulations.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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