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Aptos News

Local news for Aptos, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

3 hrs ago | Santa Cruz Sentinel

Aptos firm snares TV spot on "Dirty Jobs" May 12

“We've found dead rats in different stages of decomposition”

Contributed photos Greg Van Meter, in miner’s helmet, discovers a rat carcass on the job with Van Meter Home Performance Systems Take a philosophy major from UC Santa Cruz. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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Friday | Santa Cruz Sentinel

Book briefs: May 4, 2008

“Such a prize was never needed”

The prize goes to Roz Spafford Santa Cruzans know her best as a teacher and cultural journalist. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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Wednesday May 7 | Santa Cruz Sentinel

Aptos' former Golden Torch Trailer Park transformed into affordable housing

“This day has been a long time coming.”

Where there were once dozens of broken-down trailers, there are now 68 sparkling townhomes. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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Monday May 5 | Santa Cruz Sentinel

Best Bets: April 30, 2008

A customer-appreciation celebration with 2.5-ounce ice cream scoops offered for 31 cents. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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Saturday May 3 | Santa Cruz Sentinel

Chris Watson, Name Dropping: May 3, 2008: Garden party helps Isabel on her 99th birthday

“Joe told Isabel that we'd all get together and do it again next year for her 100th!”

Contributed photo Neighbors helped Isabel Hamilton celebrate her 99th birthday with a clean-up-the-yard party Along with the wisdom of age come aches and pains that can interfere with daily pleasures. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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Thursday May 1 | Remodeling Magazine

Drawn to Understanding

“I want people to feel good about the company and to see that it's something besides money we're working for”

A simple diagram can help identify areas of neglect. Illustration: Scott Roberts This circle diagram shows that there is too much focus on sales manager. via Remodeling Magazine

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Thursday May 1 | The Mid-County Post

Pajaro Picks One of Its Own as New Superintendent

“Her ability to try to work to bring people together is outstanding”

No one can say Dorma Baker doesn't know what she's getting into. Pajaro Valley Unified School District's newest superintendent has been with the county's largest district for 32 years, the last five as its ... via The Mid-County Post

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Tuesday Apr 29 | Santa Cruz Sentinel

Rio del Mar fire station gets earthquake upgrade

“We probably wouldn't be able to build a new station there. The lot is barely big enough for the one we have there now.”

The Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District is following its own advice in promoting earthquake awareness this month. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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Sunday Apr 27 | Santa Cruz Sentinel

As You See It: April 27, 2008

“Sorry Mayor, you're off topic. Next!”

The PVUSD board will be voting on May 7 to eliminate prep time for elementary teachers. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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Friday Apr 25 | Santa Cruz Sentinel

Live Oak schools superintendent says something stinks about sewer rates

“We realize that we need to pay our fair share, but I do not believe that the proposed increases for schools are fair and need to be rolled back”

With all the water conservation efforts his district has undertaken in the past decade, Live Oak Schools Superintendent David Paine thinks it's time to quit flushing thousands of dollars in potential savings ... via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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Aptos, California is located in Santa Cruz County. Zip codes in Aptos include 95003, and 95001.