Good morning! It’s May 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Areas of low clouds, then sun in Aptos

Today will be areas of low clouds, then sun and cool. The high will be 66 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.


Aptos news

Santa Cruz’s summer theater season includes Shakespeare in the redwoods, “Rocky Horror” downtown, and opera at a brewery, creating a diverse and ambitious local lineup.

The stage is set for a big Santa Cruz summer theater season

The stage is set for a big Santa Cruz summer theater season

By Jana Marcus

May 26, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in Aptos

Pilates & Posture in the Pasture
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 May 27
Repeats 37 more times until February 10

Latte's and Learn
Lattes and Learn

Join us Wednesday, May 27, 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 May 27
Repeats 52 more times until Sept. 24

BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour
BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour

Take a midweek pause and recharge your energy ✨ Join us for BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour—a unique experience designed to su…

At Soulcare Studios on May 27
Repeats 31 more times until December 30


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Defective traffic signals were reported at the intersection of Soquel Drive and Spreckels Drive due to a power outage in the area. PG&E was notified, but there was no estimated time for power restoration at the time of the report. The incident was reported today.
     
  • South Highway 1 at Park Avenue in Capitola is facing closures for road excavation. The closure is expected to end on Aug. 19.
     

Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.

  • Los Pericos Aptos at 37 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on May 20 with no critical issues.
     

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.