Good morning! It’s Oct. 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Plenty of sunshine in Aptos
Today will see plenty of sunshine. The high will be 87 with a low of 58.
Aptos news
Aptos Village property owners’ rail trail land dispute goes to trial Oct. 19. Cabrillo Gallery’s “La Resiliencia” Latino art show runs through Oct. 27. Open Studios showcases 350 local artists with a new studio tour app.
Carmageddon: Aptos Village property dispute over rail trail heads to trial Oct. 19
By Max Chun
Oct 5, 2026
Cabrillo College’s ‘La Resiliencia’ celebrates Latino identity, art and community
By Alia Yee Noll
Oct 4, 2026
Step inside: The magic of Santa Cruz County Open Studios
By Jody K. Biehl and Kevin Painchaud
Oct 4, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Aptos
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Starting Tuesday, there will be overnight lane closures on Highway 1 near Mar Vista Drive in Aptos for construction of a pedestrian bridge. The closures will affect the far-right lane in both directions.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.







