Good morning! It’s May 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cool with a sun-and-clouds mix in Aptos
Today will be cool with a sun-and-cloud mix. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 65 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Aptos news
Pajaro Valley Unified postponed talks on relocating Renaissance High and dispersing Duncan Holbert’s special education program due to strong opposition from parents, staff, and students at a recent board meeting.
Pajaro Valley Unified delays discussion of relocation of schools after community urges board to reject proposal
By Hillary Ojeda
May 27, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ 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 May 27
Repeats 31 more times until Dec. 30

Latte’s 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!…
At California Coffee on May 27
Repeats 52 more times until Sept. 24

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 May 28
Repeats 20 more times until Oct. 15
New local businesses
- A new business named ALOHA MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL, ALOHA MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL SANTA CRUZ CA, ALOHA MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL SANTA CRUZ was registered at 690 Calabasas Rd., Watsonville, on May 19. The business was registered by Victor Ohana Productions, LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named TAQUERIA DON TACO was registered at 257 Center Ave., Unit C, Aptos, on May 20. The business was registered by Bella Flor De Maria Gonzalez Sanchez as an individual business.
- A new business named SERENADE CHILDBIRTH SERVICES was registered at 3140 B Trout Gulch Rd., Aptos, on May 20. The business was registered by Sommer A. Halligan as an individual business.
- A new business named SAWYERS FORESTRY CO. was registered at 220 Mar Vista Dr. #54, Aptos, on May 21. The business was registered by Tyler James Street as an individual business.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 at Park Avenue in Capitola is facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure is expected to end on Aug. 19.
- The California Highway Patrol is helping with construction on Highway 1 north at Airport Boulevard in Watsonville. The #3 lane will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today for construction work.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic 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.


