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🌱 How will the new rail-trail decision change access in Aptos?
And check out Handmade Pottery Holiday Sale on the Aptos Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How will the new rail-trail decision change access in Aptos?
- When PG&E drones will be flying over Aptos power lines
- How Aptos kids are getting free books and vital care support
Also on today's calendar: Handmade Pottery Holiday Sale and 7 more events.
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- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 45.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. RTC Approves Interim Trail on Santa Cruz Rail Line After Contentious Vote (goodtimes.sc) — A major transportation decision will bring an interim bike and pedestrian trail along the rail corridor from Santa Cruz to State Park Drive in Aptos, protecting a key $96 million state grant. The RTC’s close vote keeps future passenger rail options alive while aiming to open the corridor sooner for local walkers and cyclists. 
2. PG&E drones to inspect Central Coast power lines ahead of winter storms (ksbw.com) — PG&E will be flying inspection drones over Aptos and other Santa Cruz County communities in the next three weeks to photograph power lines before winter storms hit. The daylight-only flights won’t affect your electricity and will focus solely on PG&E equipment, helping crews spot maintenance issues or vegetation that could otherwise cause outages.
3. How Live Like Coco Is Growing Young Readers in Santa Cruz (goodtimes.sc) — Aptos families are closely tied to Live Like Coco, a literacy nonprofit honoring former Aptos student Colette “Coco” Lazenby and now serving thousands of local kids with free birthday books and a new bookmobile. The piece also highlights Coastal Kids Home Care’s work with Christopher, a 12-year-old from Aptos, and several other Santa Cruz County groups helping children thrive.
4. Dr. Bill Ciancio, 81, fired as SLV's boys basketball coach (fresnobee.com) — A former Aptos High coach, Dr. Bill Ciancio, has been fired six games into his second season leading San Lorenzo Valley High’s boys basketball team after conflicts with his assistants and a disputed locker-room incident. Ciancio, who previously coached lacrosse, football, and basketball at Aptos from 2018–23, says he feels betrayed and doubts he’ll coach again, while school administrators declined to discuss personnel details.
📸 Around Aptos
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aptos
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★ Featured events ★
- Handmade Pottery Holiday Sale
5477 Ball Drive,
11:00 am - GISSV'S German Holiday Market
Mountain View City Hall, 500 Castro St, Mountain View
11:00 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Preschool Story Time & Craft
The Betty Leonard Community Room , Aptos
11:00 am - Afterschool STEAM: Lego @ Aptos
The Betty Leonard Community Room , Aptos
3:00 pm - 4×4 Cars and Coffee
Rite Aid , 80 Rancho Del Mar , Aptos
9:00 am - Italian Film Series: The Great Beauty
Cabrillo College , 6500 Soquel Dr , Aptos
6:30 pm - In-Person Tech Help @ Aptos
Dorosin Memorial Conference Room , Aptos
1:00 pm - Tales to Tails @ Aptos
Dorosin Memorial Conference Room , Aptos
3:30 pm - Mah Jongg Club - Hong Kong Style
The Betty Leonard Community Room , Aptos
2:00 pm - Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) - Book Discussion Group
Dorosin Memorial Conference Room , Aptos
11:00 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
📣 Aptos Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tai Chi in the Library
The Betty Leonard Community Room , Aptos
10:00 am - Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Main Library Meeting Room , 275 Main Street, Suite #100 , Watsonville
10:30 am - December Luncheon 2025
Seascape Golf Club , 610 Clubhouse Dr , Aptos
11:30 am - Aptos Hybrid Book Discussion Group
Aptos Branch Library , 7695 Soquel Dr , Aptos
1:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please take this seriously and discuss with your friends and family.
A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect from 7 AM Wednesday through 10 PM Friday for all Pacific Coast beaches. Expect sneaker waves and dangerous rip… (Nextdoor ) - Missing dog Phoebe - golden retriever on center Ave in aptos !
Around 7am please message me if you see a dog running around (Nextdoor Seacliff)
- University of California Santa Cruz posted a job opening for Music Department: Music Theory & Composition Lecturer Pool in Santa Cruz. Apply here.
- Apple Inc. posted a job opening for Community Specialist, Channel Retail in Santa Cruz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aptos here.
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