Ask Nicole: Teaching kids about money
Dear Nicole,
I want my kids to learn the value of money. My partner and I both work two jobs to make ends meet, and we live on a tight budget.
Paul Johnston, the man who did everything: Part 2
Aptos Village once had a Town Hall on the corner of Valencia Street and Trout Gulch Road, but it had been torn down.
It’s tax season
A Review of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 — At the end of 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Under that piece of legislation, Congress slashed the top corporate tax rate for businesses from 35 percent down to 21 percent.
Losing weight: A New Year's Resolution worth keeping
According to reports from the Huffington Post, the number one New Year's Resolution is to lose weight. That's not surprising as they also report that about one in every three adults in this country is obese.
Aptos History Corner | Paul Johnston
A community is defined by the people who take a leadership role. In the 20th century, Paul Johnston was constantly involved in the development of Aptos Village for more than 100 years.
Around Aptos — February 2019
Join us for the 2019 Business Showcase on Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 4-7 p.m. at the Seascape Golf Club in Aptos.
Reflections on my sixth year as your County Supervisor
As I begin each new year as your County Supervisor, I like to report back in this column on some of the things we’ve accomplished because of your partnership and communication of priorities.
Aptos History Corner | A community hero, part 2
As you recall from last month’s story, Ralph Mattison owned a number of businesses in Aptos Village and he helped to organize the Aptos Volunteer Fire Department and build the first fire truck.
Ask Nicole: Positive Parenting Awareness Month – A time to renew, refresh and recharge
This January, Santa Cruz County is celebrating Positive Parenting Awareness Month for the seventh year in a row, and several other counties in California are joining in — Inyo, Napa, Mendocino, Sonoma and possibly more!
Around Aptos — January 2019
Sign your business up today to be a part of our 34th annual Business Showcase, to be held at Seascape Beach Resort on Feb. 20. This Showcase is a great way for businesses and community groups to network with each other and with our residents. This is the original business showcase in Santa Cruz County. Call the Aptos Chamber today at 688-1467 to find out more information, mark your calendars for Feb. 20, and be a part of this great community event.
