John Hibble News Today

Santa Cruz County saw the biggest tourism spike in all of California since 2019, and while Aptos is not as famous as the Santa Cruz Boardwalk or Capitola Wharf, its reputation helps it stick out.

"Every town is interesting," said John Hibble, co-executive director of the Aptos Chamber of Commerce, "but Aptos is the cream of the crop."

The family of Thetford roof fitter, John Hibble, who died after being exposed to asbestos, have paid tribute following his death from cancer.

This year's parade is dedicated to all the essential, health care workers, first responders who were on the front lines during the pandemic.