SLV wrestler places second at state
San Lorenzo Valley High wrestler Cody Rodebaugh finished just short in his bid to become the first wrestler from Santa Cruz County to repeat as state champion.
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.
Editor’s Note
Upon arriving in the office Monday morning, March 8, I read a significant number of e-mails about our choice to publish pictures of the Felton home where Deanna Dudley was tragically killed on Feb. 28.
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.
Off Hours: Go forth on two wheels
You can hear them on any road throughout the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley area, but if you live near Highway 9 or Highway 35, you know with certainty that a spring-like day will bring out the motorcycles in droves.
Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats
Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley...













