Good morning! It’s August 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then sun in Aptos
Today will see low clouds giving way to sunshine. The high will be 68 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (9/11).
Aptos news
Pajaro Valley Unified teachers question transparency in the spending of millions in Proposition 28 arts funding despite countywide program expansion. Today marks the first day of school for many county students, with more headed back tomorrow and next week.
As arts funding boosts many local schools, PVUSD faces questions over spending and transparency
By Hillary Ojeda
Aug 5, 2026
Starting today, many Santa Cruz County students are heading back to school
By Hillary Ojeda
Aug 5, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Aptos
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 Aug. 5
Repeats 21 more times until Dec. 30
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!
At California Coffee on Aug. 5
Repeats 22 more times until Sept. 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 Aug. 5
Repeats 27 more times until Feb. 10
Community crime report
- Someone entered a noncommercial home without permission. This happened near the 1000 block of Day Valley Road at 11 p.m. on July 31. (source)
- A person was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance, child endangerment, refusing to leave private property when asked by police, having drug paraphernalia, and causing injury to a spouse or partner. The incident happened near the 1000 block of Heather Terrace at 9 p.m. on July 31. (source)
- A person was arrested for grand theft, shoplifting, and having illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 3200 block of Aptos Rancho Road at 7 p.m. on July 24. (source)
- A person violated a domestic violence order near the 700 block of Baker Road at 1 p.m. on July 24. (source)
- A person was found drunk in public near Aptos Creek Road and Soquel Drive at 10 p.m. on July 23. (source)
- Someone was arrested for making illegal or annoying calls to 911 and for disorderly conduct while under the influence of drugs. The incident happened near the 2500 block of Freedom Boulevard at midnight on July 23. (source)
- A person was arrested for several offenses, including having a gun and ammunition illegally, carrying a hidden weapon in a vehicle, having a destructive device, resisting officers, and possessing drugs. The incident happened near the 2600 block of Freedom Boulevard at 5 p.m. on July 21. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.