Good morning! It’s May 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Aptos
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 61 with a low of 52.
Aptos news
Pajaro Valley Unified will lay off about 100 full-time staff, including special education, mental health, and healthcare workers, raising concerns about reduced student support and increased safety risks.
Pajaro Valley Unified school board approves layoffs of about 100 full-time staff
By Hillary Ojeda
May 22, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Aptos
Grief and Grace Circles in Partnership with Horses
Drop-in fourth Friday monthly grief circles offer a gentle, held space to explore loss—recent or long ago—within the quiet presence of horses, land, and …
At Beyond Liberty on May 22
Community Fundraiser BINGO
Local nonprofit American Sign Language Services Community hosting a bingo fundraiser at the Aptos Grange on Sundays 3-8 p.m., Mondays 5-10 p.m. …
At Aptos Grange on May 24
Repeats 107 more times until May 31
Pollution Prevention Outreach @ Hidden Beach
Join Save Our Shores at Hidden Beach to help prevent pollution this Memorial Day! Volunteer with us…
At Hidden Beach on May 25
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic crash happened at Freedom Boulevard and McDonald Road today at 6:33 a.m. involving a vehicle and a deer. The deer was on the right side of the road, and a gray pickup was on the right-hand shoulder. It’s not known if anyone was injured.
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. to noon at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr., year-round Read more
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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