Talk about Money: Not even death, taxes are certain in extraordinary times
In 1789, when Benjamin Franklin said “In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes,” even a mind as great as his couldn’t have predicted the surreal state of our tax system at the beginning of 2010. By not properly prioritizing the legislative agenda, our Congress has failed to preempt the one-year repeal of the estate “death” tax and the inevitable mess that will ensue.
Falcon wrestlers take down Soquel
Scotts Valley High wrestler Drake Smith grapples his Soquel High opponent in the 215-pound class Wednesday, Jan. 20. He lost a close decision, but the Falcons won the league match 36-26.
Bethany men win in double overtime
The Bethany University men’s basketball team defeated Menlo College, 101-100, last week in a double-overtime thriller.
Bethany women trounced by Menlo
The Bethany women’s team did not fare as well as the men last week, falling 81-51 to Menlo on Jan. 14.
Basketball Roundup: Cougar boys even their league record
The San Lorenzo Valley varsity boys basketball team is 2-2 in league play after beating Aptos High, 52-48, and falling to Harbor High, 50-40, last week.
Editorial: Long-term solution to park problem
Many of you will be approached in the next few months by someone carrying a clipboard and asking you to sign a petition to save California’s state parks.
Paving work on Highway 9 to begin Monday between Mountain and...
Caltrans will begin a four-day paving project on Highway 9, from Mountain to Larkspur streets in Brookdale, on Monday, June 16, continuing through Thursday, June...