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Aptos Girls Basketball Stays Alive

Congrats to the Lady Mariners who are keeping Aptos High School alive in the CCS Division III playoffs. They advance to the quarterfinals after beating No. 11 Gunderson.

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Government Releases LBAM Environmental Impact Report

The California Department of Food & Agriculture has relesed their final environmental impact report (EIR) for the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM).

The EIR determined that it was unlikely that the approaches in the LBAM program would cause human harm or environmental damage, and found that greater potential for human and environmental harm would come from widespread pesticide use by private parties and organizations in the absence of an LBAM program.  

The approaches evaluated include the use of moth pheromone, organically-approved materials, and sterile moths. The only two treatment methods being considered currently are the placement of pheromone twist ties on trees and plants, and the release of sterile moths. The sterile release project is the preferred alternative identified in the EIR. CDFA is not currently considering aerial applications of pheromone.

The EIR states that eradication is the goal.

Local Enjoy Aptos Trails

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CY3wIXpTfw

Check out video of our local trails and earthquake epicenter, you may want to make this your next hiking destination!

Medical Marijuana Up for Debate

Tonight, Capitola's City Council will debate a medical marijuana dispensary. The meeting starts tonight at 7:00.

Trees and Mud on Roadways After Storm

Tuesday night and Wednesday morning brought a storm strong enough, and with enough rain to wash away part of the hillside on Hames Road at Freedom Blvd.

A tree also fell across the roadway on Trout Gulch Road blocking traffic for residents in that part of Aptos.

As of Wednesday afternoon, the tree had been removed and the road re-opened on Trout Gulch.  Meanwhile, Freedom and Hames is open but there are barricades blocking drivers from getting near some if the mud and tires from a retaining wall that fell.

Hot Dogs for Haiti

H&R Block on 4208 Capitola Road will be hosting a BBQ for Haiti on Sunday March 7. The event will offer free hot dogs and drinks while you are getting your tax returns done. H&R Block will donate $20 from every return prepared to the Red Cross for Haiti relief efforts.

Jacob's Journey: Centurion, widow, servant, son

On June 28, 2009, Jacob Kirkendall, a 17 year old Aptos High senior, was severely injured by a downed power line as he attempted to put out a fire.

His Family has set up a website called Jacob's Journey 
to chronicle his miraculous recovery and inspiring journey. 

Here is an excerpt from the February 22 Blog entry:

It has been 8 months since Jacob's accident. 8 months- wow. It is the first time that we have had to wait like this for a surgery. So thankful that we are so near to this date. Please continue to pray for a clean bill of health as we go tomorrow for all of his pre-op lab work.