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

Partly sunny in Aptos

Today will be partly sunny. The high will be 71 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).


Aptos news

The Regional Transportation Commission is set to vote Thursday on a $4.5 million contract for 12 miles of Coastal Rail Trail from Mid-County to Watsonville.

Carmageddon: RTC to consider $4.5M engineering contract for 12 miles of rail trail in Mid- and South County

Carmageddon: RTC to consider $4.5M engineering contract for 12 miles of rail trail in Mid- and South County

By Max Chun

Aug 3, 2026


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Things to do in Aptos

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. 5
Repeats 23 more times until Sept. 24

Community Fundraiser BINGO
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 Aug. 3
Repeats 86 more times until May 31

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 Aug. 5
Repeats 21 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 Aug. 5
Repeats 27 more times until Feb. 10

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 Aug. 6
Repeats 10 more times until Oct. 15


No crimes to report today

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