Good morning! It’s February 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Nice with clouds and sun in Aptos
Today will be nice with intervals of clouds and sun. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 75 with a low of 52. Partly sunny now, changing to partly cloudy at 6 p.m.
Looking ahead: Warm tomorrow
Top news from nearby
UC lecturers, teaching over 30% of undergrad courses, begin contract talks March 5, demanding permanent jobs, higher pay, and stronger academic freedom, citing treatment as second-class faculty despite their essential teaching role.
UC lecturers are bargaining for a new contract. Who are they and what are they asking for?
By Hillary Ojeda
Feb 26, 2026
First bird flu cases confirmed in California’s northern elephant seals
By Cassidy Beach
February 26, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Aptos
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 February 26
Repeats 33 more times until October 15
Mindful Movement with Horses
Mindful Movement with Horses Blending Tai Chi, Qigong, Horses and Mindfulness and informed by Polyvagal Theory, this class supports nervous system re…
At Beyond Liberty on February 27
Repeats 4 more times until April 24
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 March 4
Repeats 49 more times until February 10
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- One lane is closed on North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area because of shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
- The right lane of northbound Highway 1 between Rio del Mar Blvd. and State Park Dr. in Aptos will be closed on Saturday, February 28, from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Delays of up to 15 minutes are expected.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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