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October 6, 2026

Finance | Bankruptcy in Financial Planning

Finance bankruptcy
“Incorporating legal options into financial strategies helps individuals navigate debt challenges responsibly and effectively. Proper planning post-bankruptcy enables the rebuilding of credit and the formulation of sustainable financial goals.” —LawGuide.help Romans sold debtors into slavery and the British, writes Charles Dickens, sent debtors to prison....

Benefits of bodyweight training

Ashley LaMorte
By Ashley LaMorte As we bring in a new year, many of us set new goals for ourselves. Such as eating cleaner, or starting a weekly fitness routine to get in better shape. In order to make your new year changes stick and become a...

Melatonin the natural body clock

Melatonin is a hormone made by the pineal gland. That is a pea-sized gland found just above the middle of your brain. It helps your body know when it is time to sleep and wake up. Melatonin production tends to drop as we age,...

Give ’em a smile

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Understanding the SPCA

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Commentary: Tax should remain temporary

Fans of the comedians Monty Python may recall the final, grotesque scene of "The Meaning of Life," in which a morbidly obese man gorges himself on a multicourse meal at a fancy restaurant, encouraged by an obsequious waiter played by John Cleese, only to explode after eating a tiny mint after his meal. What happens next isn't pretty.

Letter: Something stinks

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The future looks bright for Scotts Valley

I am at the end of my term as mayor and, by the time you read this, I will be a Council member once again. Our new mayor will be Donna Lind who is a more than capable (and wonderful) woman who has dedicated her life to public service as a police officer, council member and now Mayor of Scotts Valley.

Finance | Can’t Pay the IRS?

What happens if you don’t pay taxes? The IRS, or FTB, writes to say you owe and you concede the amount. To remind us all that taxes are compulsory and no say on expenditures, the IRS can prosecute for tax fraud, but courts and...

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Violeta Dauksa

Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship

Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund. Dauksa is a...