Good morning! It’s July 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clearing and cool in Aptos
Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 64 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Top news from nearby
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to shelve a local ordinance regulating battery storage systems following a decision by the developer of a project proposed for outside Watsonville to seek approval through the state.
Supervisors shelve battery storage ordinance after Watsonville project moves to state
By Tania Ortiz
Jul 1, 2026
What’s new around you
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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 July 1
Repeats 26 more times until December 30
Forgotten Peoples: Remembered
Santa Cruz is hosting Noorus, a prominent mixed chamber choir of young adults based in Tallinn, Estonia. Beati Quorum, the local choral ensemble direc…
At Samper Recital Hall, Cabrillo College on July 1
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 1
Repeats 37 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 July 1
Repeats 32 more times until Feb. 10
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
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Soquel Drive will be closed between State Park Drive and Trout Gulch Road 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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