Good morning! It’s July 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Turning sunny; cool in Aptos
Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 66 with a low of 54.
Top news from nearby
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By Dieter Holger
Jul 2, 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 July 2
Repeats 15 more times until Oct. 15
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! Ou…
At California Coffee on July 2
Repeats 36 more times until Sept. 24
Watsonville Farmers Market
Corn is said to be “knee high by the Fourth of July” except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild clima…
At Downtown Watsonville on July 3
July 4th BBQ
Come join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, with fun, sun, friend-making and food. But be sure to be ready!
At Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen on July 4
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Soquel Drive will be closed between State Park Drive and Trout Gulch Road in Aptos on July 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the annual Aptos Fourth of July Parade.
- Playa Boulevard will be closed between Palma Avenue and Benito Avenue in La Selva Beach on July 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the annual La Selva Beach Fourth of July Parade.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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