Finance | The ABCs of American Taxes
Some Santa Cruz Mountain residents have taxes so simple they fit on form 1040 alone—wages and pensions—and they don’t need an alphabet to complicate their taxes. The IRS divides income into three “baskets”—ordinary, capital gains and passive—and discourages offsetting losses from one basket from...
Commentary: Measure N vote means difference between affordable water and financial disaster
We believe very strongly that merger with San Lorenzo Valley Water District is the best way forward for the health, safety, and financial well-being of the people of Lompico. We are also aware that we were each elected to this Board by voters who wish us — and expect us — to finalize the merger. We have done everything that we can to bring the issue to this point. Now it’s once again in the hands of the voters. We urge you to vote “yes” on Measure N.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...