Good morning! It’s June 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and nice in Aptos
Today will be mostly sunny and nice. The high will be 77 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Aptos news
In local voting in the California governor’s race, Tom Steyer led in whiter, college-educated areas; Xavier Becerra won Latino-majority communities like Watsonville, advancing to a November run-off against Republican Steve Hilton.
See which Santa Cruz County communities backed Becerra, Steyer and Hilton
By Dieter Holger
Jun 11, 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 June 11
Repeats 18 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 June 11
Repeats 45 more times until Sept. 24
Lester Estate Wines: Summer Sundowner Concerts
Live music, food and wine overlooking the Lester Family Vineyards in the heart of Pleasant Valley. Friday, June 12 from 5-8pm: Music by Alex Lucero B…
At Lester Estate Wines on June 12
Stax Johnson
Stax Johnson is an independent rock and blues artist based out of California’s Central Coast. With B3 Hammond organs coupled with smooth guitar licks …
At Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on June 12
Repeats 2 more times until Aug. 14
Ocean Fest @ Seacliff State Beach
Join Save Our Shores at Seacliff State Beach for Ocean Fest!
At Seacliff State Beach on June 13
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Overnight lane closures will continue on Highway 1 at Mar Vista Drive in Seacliff today as crews work on building a pedestrian overcrossing. Both northbound and southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane overnight.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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