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Aptos, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

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:

  • See how Aptos athletes stacked up in big regional races
  • How a quiet family foundation keeps investing in Cabrillo College

Also on today's calendar: Be Seen Pop Up Gallery.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A few showers in the morning, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 47.
  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Santa Cruz's Tobin Ortenblad takes fourth in Fuego XL at 2026 Sea Otter Classic (fresnobee.com) — An Aptos runner, Allen Bjur, claimed second place in the Santa Cruz Westside Half Marathon, and fellow Aptos athlete Courtney Dimpel finished 43rd in the Fuego XL at the Sea Otter Classic. The roundup also highlights strong showings by several Santa Cruz County athletes in cycling, running, golf, and boys volleyball across regional and national competitions.
   

• SD Trombetta Foundation (insidephilanthropy.com) — Aptos’ Cabrillo College receives significant ongoing support from the SD Trombetta Foundation, which helps fund the Margo Trombetta Children’s Peace and Anti-Bias Library on campus. The small, family-run foundation mainly backs established health, human services, education, and climate nonprofits, especially in California, but does not accept unsolicited proposals.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Question?
    Where is a good hair salon that colors and cuts your hair the way you want. Trusting. Thank-you so much (Nextdoor Pebble Beach-Pinehurst)
  • Reza came by today to work on our citrus trees.
    He not only pruned them but gave me advice on what to do going forward. He even provided advice on other fruit trees regarding watering and general… (Nextdoor Polo Grounds)
  • Best Buy Co., Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Soquel. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Soquel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aptos here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk summer movie lineup remains heavy on nostalgic favorites (santacruzsentinel.com)

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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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