Good morning! It’s Aug. 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny in Aptos

Today will see some low clouds early, then mostly sunny. The high will be 86, with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz fenced off Coral Street sidewalks near Housing Matters, citing the wrong law. Homeless advocates question the legality, calling it discriminatory against unhoused people already facing frequent sweeps there.

Santa Cruz fences off Coral Street sidewalks, initially citing wrong law

Santa Cruz fences off Coral Street sidewalks, initially citing wrong law

By Max Chun

Aug 26, 2026


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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 …

At Soulcare Studios on Aug. 26
Repeats 18 more times until Dec. 30

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!

At California Coffee on Aug. 26
Repeats 13 more times until Sept. 24

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…

At Beyond Liberty on Aug. 26
Repeats 55 more times until Sept. 15

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 salad …

At Persephone Restaurant on Aug. 27
Repeats 7 more times until Oct. 15


Property development

  • The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application to renew an existing permit for a two-bedroom, non-hosted short-term rental at 230 Rio Del March Blvd., Unit G, in the Aptos Planning Area. If approved, the renewed permit would continue to allow overnight lodging at this location for periods of up to 30 days at a time. This application is specifically for the renewal of the current non-hosted short-term rental permit. (view application)

No crimes to report today

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