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Aptos, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Aptos! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How short is Aptos’ famously tiny Fourth of July parade?
  • How a drone may have averted a shark scare off Seascape Beach
  • How did Aptos’ Matthew Quinn crack the Ironman 70.3 podium?

Also on today's calendar: Aptos: World's Shortest Parade.

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Turning sunny; cool, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Low clouds followed by sun, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fourth of July In Santa Cruz: Celebrate America's 250th (patch.com) — Aptos residents can look forward to the free, quirky “World’s Shortest Parade” in Aptos Village on the morning of July 4, celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The roundup also highlights other Independence Day runs, parades, and Boardwalk festivities across Santa Cruz County, with reminders to double-check event details before heading out.
   

2. Photographer Uses Drone to Warn Surfer of Huge Shark Menacingly Circling Beneath Him (petapixel.com) — A drone photographer recently spotted a large shark circling a surfer off Seascape Beach in Aptos and used his drone’s noise and movement to warn him back to shore. The close encounter, captured on video, underscores that sharks are common along our Central Coast, though state wildlife officials say actual bites remain extremely rare.
   

3. Santa Cruz's Haley Jones rejoins WNBA's Dallas Wings with development contract (santacruzsentinel.com) — Aptos triathlete Matthew Quinn grabbed an impressive third place at the Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene, clocking 4:12:07 across swim, bike, and run. The roundup also tracks Santa Cruz star Haley Jones’ new WNBA development deal and strong showings by local swimmers, runners, and volleyball players on regional and national stages.
   

4. Cities with the most expensive homes in the Santa Cruz metro area (ttownmedia.com) — If you live in Aptos, you’re in one of the priciest housing markets in the Santa Cruz metro area, with typical home values topping $1.34 million and rising modestly over the past year. A new ranking compares Aptos with nearby communities like Capitola, Soquel, and Santa Cruz to show where local home prices are highest.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Inspired by others
    While performing my daily Sisyphusian effort (The Greek King of Corinth punished by Zeus to push a boulder up a mountain for eternity) by re-stuffing… (Nextdoor Rio Del Mar Upper Cliffs)
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    I am stoked to announce that I will be hosting a summer group class for teens at Santa Cruz Strength. This 6-week program aims to teach teens the… (Nextdoor Nisene Marks)
  • BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Capitola. Apply here.
  • Yogurtland posted a job opening for Store Associate in Capitola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aptos here.

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: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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