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

Carmageddon: Aptos Village property dispute over rail trail heads to trial Oct. 19

By Max Chun

Oct 5, 2026

Step inside: The magic of Santa Cruz County Open Studios

Step inside: The magic of Santa Cruz County Open Studios

By Jody K. Biehl and Kevin Painchaud

Oct 4, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in Aptos

Community Fundraiser BINGO
Community Fundraiser BINGO

At Aptos Grange on Oct. 5

Pilates & Posture in the Pasture
Pilates & Posture in the Pasture

At Beyond Liberty on Oct. 7


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.