Good morning! It’s Oct. 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunny and very warm in Aptos

Today will be very warm with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 90 with a low of 60.


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz ranks sixth-most-dangerous California city for cyclists, revealing persistent bike infrastructure gaps despite recent safety improvements, a new study finds.

Santa Cruz ranks sixth among California’s most dangerous cities for cyclists, study shows

Santa Cruz ranks sixth among California’s most dangerous cities for cyclists, study shows

By Max Chun

Oct 16, 2026


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Things to do in Aptos

Redwood Music Camp
Redwood Music Camp

At Monte Toyon Camp & Conference Center on Oct. 16

Floral Stained-Glass Mosaic
Floral Stained-Glass Mosaic

At Cabrillo College/ Room: VAPA 3004 on Oct. 17

Taste the Difference: An Apple Tasting with Prevedelli Farms
Taste the Difference: An Apple Tasting with Prevedelli Farms

At Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College on Oct. 17

Senator Cory Booker, Speaker & Reception
Sen. Cory Booker, Speaker & Reception

At the home of Diana & Matt Chapman on Oct. 17


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.