What People Are Saying After 25 Years of Aptos Times
Michael Oppenheimer
“For 25 years the Aptos Times has given a voice to the Aptos community. We are fortunate to have a community paper that covers stories about our friends and neighbors and reminds us why we live in this amazing place.”
— Zach Friend, County Supervisor
“In today’s times, it is rare to have a local community newspaper so involved with local community members, organizations, businesses & their stories. It is truly a privilege to have The Aptos times working as such an integral part of our community. The Aptos times has been an instrumental supporter of this community in many ways for many years, sharing the important stories that affect our community, & for this we are grateful. Seascape Beach Resort, Palapas Restaurant, Seascape Wine & Spirits, & The Holcomb Corporation have enjoyed a great relationship with The Aptos Times for 25 years, & we’re looking forward to the next 25! We congratulate your accomplishments & wish you all the very best in the future. Here’s to your continued success!”
— Mark Holcomb, Holcomb Corporation
“The Aptos Times started during a period when daily newspapers were beginning to be challenged with the loss of readers and ad revenue due to the Internet. The Times’ success shows that people still value news publications that offer well written news stories and information which celebrates the uniqueness of a local community. Congratulations Aptos Times for keeping our community pride strong during the past 25 years!”
— Jess Brown, Executive Director Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau
“The Aptos Times has a fantastic team of professionals who never fail to impress their clients. We know that we are in great hands when working with them. It’s been a pleasure working with them for the past 20 years – they have been a valuable asset to our company. On this special 25th anniversary, The Seacliff inn and Severino’s Bar & Grill want to express our sincere appreciation for the great partnership and friendships we have shared. We hope they keep up all the good work and continue being an inspiration to our community!”
— Jason Iwatsuru, Marketing Director BW Seacliff Inn
“What a local paper does that other papers with larger circulations cannot is focus on local issues. In the Aptos Times 25 years of service to the local community it has given local official the opportunity to discuss topics that relate to Aptos, it has given a voice and a spotlight to local businesses and it has become a source of information for Aptos residents. When I started writing for the Times 5 years ago I did not realize the impact that the Times has on our local community. I am continuously approached on the subjects that I write on and often receive suggestions for other subjects that impact Aptos. The paper keeps the community informed and connected to what is happening here. In the end that is what the Times does best. It brings the locals together and helps to build a stronger community.”
— Jeff Ursino, Trustee Pajaro Valley Unified School District
“The Aptos Times is as much a part of Aptos as the cement ship. Always covering local Aptos story’s quickly, accurately, and most important of all unbiased. In a time where most people go to the Internet for their news, I always look forward to receiving my new issue of Aptos Times in my mailbox. I have always greatly appreciated the coverage they have given the Monte Foundation Events over the past twenty-five years. I look forward to the next 25.”
— Marc Monte, Deluxe Foods and Monte Foundation
“All of us at Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant want to congratulate Aptos Times at reaching this milestone! We appreciate the local news and community oriented reporting you do, and value the small town approach! Here’s a few cheers to the first 25, and best wishes for at least 25 more!! Hip, Hip Hurray! Salud!”
“Congratulations to the Aptos Times for being the voice of local news for a quarter century. We thank you for the efforts you have made to share the successes, inform us of news that must be heard, and for telling the tales of this special town of Aptos.”
— Gwen and Doug Kaplan, Lomak Property Group
“Congratulations to the Aptos Times for bringing local news to our Community for 25 years. It always a pleasure to read about what is going on in our community.”
— Karen Hibble, Aptos Chamber
“We appreciate the long-standing partnerships that the Aptos Times has forged with public sector organizations, businesses, clubs/groups, schools, and the community at-large. This paper has become a valuable resource of information for local news and issues within the Mid-County region. Whether we’re promoting our water conservation rebates or announcing community meetings – many of our customers find out about what’s going with Soquel Creek Water District through the Times Publishing Group’s weekly papers. Congrats on the 25th anniversary of the Aptos Times.”
— Ron Duncan, Soquel Creek, Water District General Manager
“The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission values the Aptos Times and other Times publications. The paper has well-written articles about local topics and is an important community resource. Congratulations on the 25-year anniversary of the Aptos Times!”
— Regional Transportation Commission of Santa Cruz County
P.S. Also, a huge THANKS Aptos Times readers for joining the 83,800 voters that passed Measure D, the 30-year Transportation Improvement Program.
“Times Publishing has been our media partner for many years. We value their commitment to publish current and relevant stories about individuals and businesses in the communities they serve. Congratulations and thank you Times Publishing for 25 wonderful years serving our community!”
— Mary Anne Carson, Santa Cruz County Bank
“Aptos Times is a valued window into the community that gives voice to the many interesting and unique stories that make Aptos special. Robert and I look forward to reading each edition.”
— Paul Bailey, Bailey Properties
“I worked at TPG for 15 years. Being there in the beginning with Patrice was hard work and wonderful work! The people were great, it was a great place to work, and I made many friends! Happy 25th Aptos Times!”
— Joyce Marble
“Every community needs newspapers with local roots and local focus. The Aptos Times has filled that role—and done it well—for 25 years. Second Harvest Food Bank serves Santa Cruz County, and The Times has kept us in close touch with local readers who care about local issues. Without strong local voices like The Aptos Times, we couldn’t serve the community as well as we do, providing healthy food and produce to over 55,000 county residents every month. We need strong local institutions now more than ever. We’re so appreciative of Noel, Patrice and everyone at The Aptos Times for all you do for our community.”
— Willy Elliott-McCrea, Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County
