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

In today's newsletter:

  • How Scotts Valley's 98-yard drive stunned SLV in the final minutes

Also on today's calendar: Santa Cruz Film Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 96 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 96, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aptos bulldozes MVC with ground attack (fresnobee.com) — Scotts Valley High's football team pulled off a dramatic 98-yard drive to edge SLV 14-10, capped by a late touchdown and a last-second goal-line stand. The Falcons, now 4-2, get a bye before visiting Monte Vista Christian on Oct. 16, while Aptos continued its strong season with a dominant win over MVC.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It is frustrating and unsafe when dog owners let their pets run up to strangers without asking, expecting you to manage the interaction.
    Many owners mistakenly assume everyone loves dogs or that their pet needs to "socialize" with every person they see. They often fail to realize that… (Nextdoor North Scotts Valley)
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🗞 Nearby News

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Soquel

  • Soquel stuns nation's No. 1 ranked girls water polo team, wins prestigious Arroyo Grande Fall Classic (santacruzsentinel.com)
  • Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, Oct. 5 (lookout.co)

Santa Cruz

  • Strawberries remain on top in Santa Cruz County crop report for 2025 (mercurynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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