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May 9, 2025

Talk About Money: Downsides to a Roth IRA conversion

Last week’s column focused on the new 2010 tax law that permits universal Roth IRA conversions and its advantages. Let’s call it the “Roth IRA conversions for all” rule. Still, that doesn’t mean this tax-planning strategy is for everyone.

The Mountain Gardener: Know your zone

The weather this winter has been fairly mild. Rainstorms since mid-January have kept the average low temperatures at night from dipping very low, and spring is right around the corner and on time.

Datebook: State senator to talk in Ben Lomond

Senator to speak at Valley Women’s Club meeting

Let’s Go Fishin’: Salmon season still a mystery

To fish for salmon or not to fish is the question we are all asking.

New Faces

• Jacob Michael Thomas was born to Leigha Kathryn Kronander (Lineberry) and Brian Karl Thomas of Scotts Valley at 9:27 a.m. Feb. 10, 2010. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

Talk About Money: This guy wants to convert you

Please allow me the opportunity to convert your familiar sensibilities to a new, dynamic way of thinking.

Your Health: Be aware, not fearful of medical x-rays

There has been a lot of attention recently about the amount of radiation to which patients are exposed by medical x-rays. As with most medical procedures, x-rays are safe when used with care — especially because, in most cases, as little radiation as possible is used to obtain the needed results.

The Mountain Gardener: Keep it simple for interesting garden design

This is the time of year when all things seem possible. You might be planning improvements to the vegetable garden. Maybe you’re also thinking of adding a focal point, like a small accent tree or garden art to one of the perennial beds. And you really need to do something about that view outside the picture window. It needs more year-round appeal. After all, you spend a lot of time looking out there.

Valley People: Kudos and news about local folks

Scotts Valley High mock trial grabs second

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Local tourism reaches more than $1.4B in Santa Cruz County region

As National Travel and Tourism Week reaches its midpoint in the United States, Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC) announced that the local tourism industry...