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🌱 What Aptos High news and local decisions fill this week’s Aptos Times?

Hey there, Aptos! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Aptos High news and local decisions fill this week’s Aptos Times?
  • Which Aptos restaurant and winery made this Santa Cruz weekend hit list?
  • Which Pajaro Valley leaders and businesses just earned top regional honors?

Also on today's calendar: Fundraiser For Pajaro Valley Shelter Services and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 72, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Cool with clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aptos Times: April 15, 2026 (tpgonlinedaily.com) — Aptos residents get a packed new Aptos Times issue featuring Aptos High’s upcoming ‘High School Musical,’ the AHS Sports Hall of Fame inductions, and registration for the iconic World’s Shortest Parade. You’ll also find coverage of PVUSD inequities affecting Aptos High, major local housing and rail decisions, Earth Day events, and more countywide happenings.
   

• 36 Hours in Santa Cruz, Calif. (nytimes.com) — If you’re looking for a nearby outing, this Santa Cruz weekend guide highlights several Aptos gems, including Mentone, chef David Kinch’s Ligurian-inspired restaurant, Nicholson Vineyards in the hills above town, and Sand Rock Farm B&B off Highway 1. It’s packed with ideas for day trips, wine tasting, redwood hikes, and dining that Aptos residents can enjoy just minutes from home.
   

• Pajaro Valley Chamber awards announced (pajaronian.com) — Local ties to Aptos shine through this year’s Pajaro Valley Chamber awards, including past recognition from the Aptos Chamber and service with Capitola Aptos Rotary. The story highlights longtime Watsonville farmers Dominic and Martha Muzzi, nonprofit leader Michele Bassi, ag advocate Kirk Schmidt, C&N Tractors, SACO, and the Cal-Giant Skirt Steak BBQ fundraiser.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • For all the plant lovers in our neighborhood: Bonsai, Cactus & Succulent Show and Sale.
    To be held at the Capitola Mall in building that housed Sears. MBACSS.org. Always tons of unusual succulents at some pretty great prices. (Nextdoor Rio Del Mar Upper Cliffs)
  • Keychain with 2 keys found in seascape.
    If you’ve lost your keys, describe the keychain and I’ll get them back to you! (Nextdoor Seascape)
  • US Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Marine Interdiction Agent in Aptos. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Janitor - Capitola Mall Chili's in Capitola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aptos here.

🗞 Nearby News

Soquel

  • First Ripple Effect Arts Festival aims to amplify arts in Santa Cruz County (santacruzsentinel.com)
  • Weather hampers early salmon season action (santacruzsentinel.com)
  • A Soquel preschool and daycare program to close in August, sparking parent concerns (ksbw.com)

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Ok Aptos! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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