Good morning! It’s July 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and cool in Aptos
Today will be partly sunny and cool. The high will be 69 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Top news from nearby
UCSC faculty, students and unions protest parking rate hikes, accusing the administration of policy violations and bad faith in decision-making.
UCSC workers say administration violated ‘good faith’ measures by implementing parking rate increases
By Hillary Ojeda
Jul 17, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Aptos
“Sister Act, The Musical”
“Sister Act” hits the stage with the force of a disco ball struck by divine inspiration. Deloris, a bold and big-hearted nightclub singer, lands …
At Cabrillo Crocker Theater on July 17
Repeats 10 more times until Aug. 2
Stax Johnson
Stax Johnson is an independent rock and blues artist based out of California’s Central Coast. With B3 hammond organs coupled with smooth guitar licks …
At Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on July 17
Repeats once more on Aug. 14
Psychedelic Saturday: Integration, Research & Community
Join SoulCare Studios and the Santa Cruz Psychedelic Society for an afternoon of education, music, and community. Explore the Three Pillars of Integra…
At Soulcare Studios on July 18
Aptos Village Music on the Green
Join us for the first Aptos Music on the Green event in the new Aptos Village, in the plaza adjacent to New Leaf and Penny Creamery. Local Aptos band …
At Aptos Village Green on July 18
Farmers market Saturday
The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College features 90 vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm-fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Saturday 8 a.m.-noon at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr., year-round Read more
No crimes to report today
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