Good morning! It’s June 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Warmer; breezy this afternoon in Aptos

Today will be warmer with clouds giving way to sun; breezy this afternoon. The high will be 74 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).


Aptos news

Coonerty, Newsome, and Golder lead Santa Cruz city races; Nuñez and Thomas lead for supervisor and judge in the 2026 primary.

Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Coonerty, Newsome, Golder lead in SC city races; Nuñez and Thomas lead for supervisor, judge

Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Coonerty, Newsome, Golder lead in SC city races; Nuñez and Thomas lead for supervisor, judge

By Max Chun

Jun 3, 2026


What’s new around you

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Things to do in Aptos

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 June 3
Repeats 30 more times until Dec. 30

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 June 3
Repeats 36 more times until Feb. 10

Latte's and Learn
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 3
Repeats 49 more times until Sept. 24

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 June 4
Repeats 19 more times until Oct. 15


Property development

  • The Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application on June 2 for a project at 145 Las Lomas Dr. in Aptos. The approved project will allow the operation of a new three-bedroom vacation rental within the existing single-family home at this address. The vacation rental will be available for overnight lodging for stays of up to 30 days at a time and will operate under a required Vacation Rental Permit. The property features a house, pool, pool house, garage, and designated parking areas. (view application)
     

No crimes to report today

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