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TPG’s 19th Annual Poetry Winners

TPG’s 19th Annual Poetry Winners

The Times Publishing Group, Inc.’s Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest has been a success once more. Thanks to all our readers who participated…

Landmark Targeted For Housing

Landmark Targeted For Housing

Three Aptos Buildings Among Those Suggested…

Rafael Castro: First Private Landowner in Aptos

Rafael Castro: First Private Landowner in Aptos

Sip For Second Harvest 2019

Sip For Second Harvest 2019

February Cleanup: Corcoran Lagoon

February Cleanup: Corcoran Lagoon

Join Save Our Shores and Stewards February 16 from 9–11 a.m. It is recommend that all volunteers dress in layers, wear sun…

Andrew Perez’s Dream Came True

Andrew Perez’s Dream Came True

In December, the Aptos Times published…

Barbara Gorson

Barbara Gorson

2019 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

2019 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

Integrative Leadership Academy Receives $475K Grant

Integrative Leadership Academy Receives $475K Grant

California Department of Education Helps Local Charter School Project Integrative Leadership Academy, a non-profit organization working to open a small, project-based middle…

County Boys & Girls Clubs Celebrate 50 Years

County Boys & Girls Clubs Celebrate 50 Years

The Boys & Girls Clubs of…

Draft Highway 9/SLV Complete Streets Corridor Plan Available

Draft Highway 9/SLV Complete Streets Corridor Plan Available

2019 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

2019 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

Vets 4 Vets Receives Local Grants

Vets 4 Vets Receives Local Grants

Vets 4 Vets, a Santa Cruz County non-profit supporting local veterans, is honored to announce the receipt of two grants that will…

“Dude, Where’s My Cat?”

“Dude, Where’s My Cat?”

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Offering…

Online Tool to Improve Response to Community Service Requests

Online Tool to Improve Response to Community Service Requests

Free Horticulture Classes

Free Horticulture Classes

Academic Progress in the PVUSD

Academic Progress in the PVUSD

For the past two years, Pajaro Valley Unified School District has focused on strengthening or implementing evidence-based early literacy programs and it…

Building Upon a Legacy

Building Upon a Legacy

Martinelli’s Looks Toward the Future The…

2019 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

2019 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

Monterey Bay Rose Society Presents Free Rose Pruning Classes

Monterey Bay Rose Society Presents Free Rose Pruning Classes

Pregnant Mare Rescue

Pregnant Mare Rescue

By See Below on February 4, 2019.

By Erin Kelly-Allshouse  What began as a project to rescue horses, specifically mares and their unborn…

Capitola Veterinary Hospital

Roux Dat Cajun Creole

Fatima’s Fine Jewelry

Áegis Living in Aptos

William Clayton Greene Fine Jewelry Design

Áegis Living in Aptos

Jeremy Geels: Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Capitola Self Storage

Westwind: A Memory Care Community

Scott Webber, Century 21 Realtor

Upper Crust Pizza

Persephone Restaurant in Aptos

Rio Del Mar Dental

Capitola Fitness

Scotts Valley Property Management

Local Business: Profiles View all

Aptos High School Scoreboard: November 1, 2017

Aptos High School Scoreboard: November 1, 2017

By See Below on November 10, 2017.

Football Season Record (6-2, League 5-0) Coach: Randy Blankenship Aptos 49 – MVCS 28 (Oct 27,…

Mid County High School Scoreboard: November 2017

Valley High Schools Scoreboard: November 2017

Aptos High School Scoreboard

Mid-County Scoreboard: October 2017

Valley High Schools Scoreboard

Aptos High School Scoreboard: October 2017

Harbor High Football Enters New Era

MVCS Brings In New Head Football Coach

Local Qualifies for International Competition

2016–17 SCCAL Awards

Aptos Track Wraps Up Another Great Year!

NorCal State High School Mountain Bike Finals

2017 All-SCCAL Baseball: Harbor/Soquel

2017 All-SCCAL: Valley High Schools

Mid–County High School Scoreboard: June 2017

High School Sports: Santa Cruz County Schools View all

Barbara Gorson

Barbara Gorson

By See Below on February 4, 2019.

Library Champion, Capitola Treasure Aug 18, 1950 ~ Jan 5, 2019 As we try to absorb…

Remembering Kay Metz

Doris Sylvia Monte

James Carl Aschbacher

Lynne Marie Grossi

Robert Lee Stotts

Lisa Lorraine Stormoen of Aptos

Greg Schmitt: 54 Years in Aptos

Richard “Richie” Hansen

Laura Daniel Brown

Lydia Forsythe (Adams) Corser

Famous Santa Cruz Astronomer has Died

SVWD Mourns Passing Of District Director Ken Kannegaard

Patricia Ann Bonora

Jack O’Neill

Steven Dale Glaum

In Memoriam: Obituaries View all

Our Town View all

Understanding Our Water

Understanding Our Water

By See Below on February 15, 2019.

Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency Hosts Second Free Educational Workshop The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency, formed in 2017 to comply with California’s new Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, announced the second seminar in its…

Santa Cruz County Police/Fire Updates View all

SCPD Launches Volunteers In Policing Program

SCPD Launches Volunteers In Policing Program

By See Below on January 12, 2019.

Police Chief Andrew Mills is pleased to announce the addition of a new Volunteers in Policing (V.I.P.) program, designed to allow community members to assist…

Relief Agencies for California Wildfires

Sheriff Conducts Weapons Search of Inmate Housing

Officials Seeking Public’s Help to Identify Arson Suspect

Columnists

For the Love of … Books on Water

For the Love of … Books on Water

by Melanie Mow Schumacher, Soquel Creek Water District February —  it’s the month we celebrate love and…

The Three Stages of Life

The Three Stages of Life

By Barry Vissell Joyce and I love watching our two-year-old grandson, Owen, just as much as we…

Final Unified Corridor Investment Study Accepted by RTC

Final Unified Corridor Investment Study Accepted by RTC

By Shannon Munz, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Communications Specialist The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) adopted a…

Reflecting on the First 100 Days

Reflecting on the First 100 Days

Appreciating Achievements and Planning for the Future in Live Oak By Lorie Chamberland, Ed.D., Superintendent, Live Oak…

Drug Interactions: Keeping Track

Drug Interactions: Keeping Track

By Ron Conte, Pharm.D. Drug interactions are numerous. One drug may interact with another drug or several…

Serving on County and Regional Commissions

Serving on County and Regional Commissions

By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District For the last year I’ve had the privilege of serving…

Financial Gifts for Valentines–All Ages

Financial Gifts for Valentines–All Ages

By Jeremy Gels, Financial Advisor Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. This year, consider going beyond the flowers…

Review Sites: Helpful or Hurtful?

Review Sites: Helpful or Hurtful?

By Ron Kustek We are both business owners and customers to other businesses.  Think back to some…

Prune Now For Roses Later

Prune Now For Roses Later

By Tony Tomeo The main problems with roses locally are not related to climate, soil, insects or…

County Budget Update: January 2019

County Budget Update: January 2019

By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District The Board of Supervisors recently received a mid-year budget overview…

Our Country View all

Inspiring News in 2018

Inspiring News in 2018

By See Below on January 12, 2019.

Science Australian researchers develop 10-minute test to detect cancer cells anywhere in the body. Scientists accidently created…

TPG E-editions

APTOS TIMES

CAPITOLA / SOQUEL TIMES

SCOTTS VALLEY TIMES

Our State View all

California Department of Fish & Wildlife Q&As

California Department of Fish & Wildlife Q&As

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Upcoming Events

Oct
20
Sat
10:00 am Money Matters Financial Literacy... @ Scotts Valley Branch Library
Money Matters Financial Literacy... @ Scotts Valley Branch Library
Oct 20 2018 @ 10:00 am – May 18 2019 @ 11:00 am
Start to develop a better understanding of how to manage your personal finances. Learn about a different topic on the 3rd Saturday of each month with George Haas and Anthony Rovai, financial advisers at Money[...]
Oct
23
Tue
6:00 pm Youth Employment Workshops @ Felton Branch Library
Youth Employment Workshops @ Felton Branch Library
Oct 23 2018 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 26 2019 @ 7:30 pm
A free monthly series for youth (ages 14-25) focusing on employment strategies presented by Patricia Greenway or Access2Employment. The first program will be an introduction and overview of the series. Subsequent programs will focus on[...]
Jan
2
Wed
8:00 am CABRILLO YOUTH STRINGS MUSIC PRO... @ Cabrillo College Music Building VAPA
CABRILLO YOUTH STRINGS MUSIC PRO... @ Cabrillo College Music Building VAPA
Jan 2 @ 8:00 am – Apr 12 @ 10:00 pm
CABRILLO YOUTH STRINGS MUSIC PROGRAM BEGINS SPRING SEMESTER   Registration for the Cabrillo Youth Strings Music Program is underway. An entry level String Orchestra Class, 4th-6th Grade Beginning Strings for violin, viola and cello will[...]
Jan
10
Thu
8:00 am SERIES OF FREE EVENTS HOSTED BY ... @ Aptos Library
SERIES OF FREE EVENTS HOSTED BY ... @ Aptos Library
Jan 10 @ 8:00 am – Mar 14 @ 5:00 pm
SERIES OF FREE EVENTS HOSTED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE APTOS LIBRARY From January 10th through March 14th there will be plenty to do in Aptos! Starting with a book discussion group at the Aptos[...]
5:54 pm Triple P 8-Week Group: For famil... @ San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School Library
Triple P 8-Week Group: For famil... @ San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School Library
Jan 10 @ 5:54 pm – Feb 28 @ 5:54 pm
Attend this 8-week Triple P Group to meet other families and learn simple strategies to help you: Strengthen relationships in your family; Encourage positive behaviors; Teach your child new skills & behaviors; Handle disruptive or[...]
Jan
12
Sat
10:00 am The Monterey Bay Rose Society: R... @ See event for venue location and address
The Monterey Bay Rose Society: R... @ See event for venue location and address
Jan 12 @ 10:00 am – Feb 23 @ 12:00 pm
The Monterey Bay Rose Society has scheduled Rose Care and Pruning Classes for the months of January and February.  The classes are taught by ARS Certified Consulting Rosarians.  We are eager to share our many[...]
Jan
13
Sun
2:00 pm Pickwick Book Club discussion @ Santa Cruz Downtown Public Library
Pickwick Book Club discussion @ Santa Cruz Downtown Public Library
Jan 13 @ 2:00 pm – Jun 9 @ 4:00 pm
The Santa Cruz Pickwick Book Club is a community of local bookworms, students, and teachers who meet monthly September-June to discuss a nineteenth century novel. Join us each month for conversations about the novel and[...]
Jan
17
Thu
3:30 pm Girls Who Code: Session A @ Scotts Valley Branch Library
Girls Who Code: Session A @ Scotts Valley Branch Library
Jan 17 @ 3:30 pm – Mar 21 @ 4:30 pm
Girls Who Code (GWC) is a program meant to bridge the gender gap in the field of tech. In Session A, 3-5th grade girls will build sisterhood, read and reflect on the Girls Who Code[...]
Jan
28
Mon
10:00 am Better Choices, Better Health @ Santa Cruz Downtown Public Library
Better Choices, Better Health @ Santa Cruz Downtown Public Library
Jan 28 @ 10:00 am – Mar 11 @ 10:00 am
Better Choices, Better Health is a fun and interactive self-management program offered to anyone dealing with the challenges of living with an ongoing health condition like diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and high cholesterol. Participants will[...]
Feb
20
Wed
all-day Geezers Golfers of Valley Gardens @ Valley Gardens
Geezers Golfers of Valley Gardens @ Valley Gardens
Feb 20 all-day
Geezer Golfers of Valley Gardens 8:30am, Valley Gardens 263 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley Feeling over par? So do we. The “Geezer Golfers of Valley Gardens” invites you to join our affable group of senior[...]
7:00 pm ReGeneration Church Mid-week Ser... @ ReGeneration Church
ReGeneration Church Mid-week Ser... @ ReGeneration Church
Feb 20 @ 7:00 pm
ReGeneration Church Mid-week Service 7pm Worship and Bible Study Join us for verse-by-verse teaching of the Old Testament every Wednesday night. www.TheReGenerationChurch.com for details
Feb
21
Thu
7:00 pm Banff Centre Mountain Film Festi... @ Rio Theatre
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festi... @ Rio Theatre
Feb 21 @ 7:00 pm – Feb 24 @ 10:00 pm
Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to the Rio Theatre, February 21 – 24 at 7[...]

Guest Columns View all

The Three Stages of Life

The Three Stages of Life

By See Below on February 13, 2019.

By Barry Vissell Joyce and I love watching our two-year-old grandson, Owen, just…

Drug Interactions: Keeping Track

Financial Gifts for Valentines–All Ages

Review Sites: Helpful or Hurtful?

Prune Now For Roses Later

Hannah: Ready for Easter?

2nd District Supervisor Friend View all

Serving on County and Regional Commissions

Serving on County and Regional Commissions

By See Below on February 11, 2019.

By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District For the last year I’ve had…

County Budget Update: January 2019

Reflections on My 6th Year as Your County Supervisor

Reporting Issues to the County From Your Smartphone

Supporting Local Businesses

5th District Supervisor McPherson View all

Hope On The Horizon for County Roads

Hope On The Horizon for County Roads

By See Below on January 12, 2019.

By Bruce McPherson Fixing our roads, whether it is from regular wear-and-tear or…

Relief, Worry about Winter Weather

PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program

County Budget Highlights

Fifth District News: June 2018

Community Columns View all

For the Love of … Books on Water

For the Love of … Books on Water

By See Below on February 13, 2019.

by Melanie Mow Schumacher, Soquel Creek Water District February —  it’s the month…

Reflecting on the First 100 Days

Downed Power and Utility Line Safety Tips

Berries For Color In Winter

Our New Year’s Resolution: Recharge and Replenishment

Talking With The Community

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