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.
Scotts Valley sees red in future budgets
The Scotts Valley City Council is reviewing a five-year financial plan that looks rosy this year but shows a decline in revenues beginning in 2021.
Datebook (Jan. 16, 2015)
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New Faces (October 30, 2015)
Maddison Taylor, an 8-pound 5-ounce girl, was born to Jessika Renee Bright and Taylor Robert Wright of Santa Cruz at Sutter Maternity and SurgeryCenter in Santa Cruz. She was born on October 8, 2015 at 2:24 a.m.
Scotts Valley High School Parent Club hosts comedy fundraiser March 13
Scotts Valley High School Parent Club will host a one-man comedy show featuring Clay Hausmann on Friday, March 13, at The Landing in Scotts Valley.
Hausmann, a seasoned performer and former Sundance Screenwriters Lab finalist, will share his humorous experiences as an empty nester.
"Clay has...
Valley People: Scotts Valley teens receive Eagle Scout honors
A duo of Scotts Valley teens from Troop 614 were recently honored with Scouting’s highest award, the Eagle Scout.
Off Hours: Talking health care reform
When the weather turned warm last week, I got a call from a riding pal who was putting together a short road trip.
Santa Cruz County celebrates 100th Firewise USA community
The Fire Safe Council of Santa Cruz County has announced that West Bonny Doon Road in Bonny Doon has been officially recognized as the 100th Firewise USA community in the county.
This milestone marks a major achievement in wildfire preparedness and community resilience, making Santa...
Felton Fire candidates outline priorities for new funding
With the passage of the 218 Benefit Assessment put to Felton voters in a special election this summer, that new funding is meant to...












