California FTB grants Hurricane Rita tax relief statewide
The Franchise Tax Board announced on September 30 a special tax relief for California taxpayers in Hurricane Rita disaster areas, extending filing dates and waiving interest and penalties until February 28 2006. The relief mirrors IRS extensions for nine Texas counties and five Louisiana parishes, with disaster loss options and guidance for expedited refunds and disaster bookkeeping.
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Red light running tied to urban crashes, survey says
A Farmers Insurance survey finds over 36 percent admit to running red lights in the past year, a leading cause of urban crashes. IIHS data link red light violations to almost 1,000 deaths and more than 200,000 injuries annually, with victims like Rebecca Anderson recounting lifelong harm from a 1996 crash.
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Readers urged to include contact details for letters to editor
The Shafter Press reminds readers letters to the editor must include a phone number and a writers address for verification and publication. Names and city will be printed while numbers and addresses are protected. Contact editor at 746-4942 or 399-5925 to ensure letter publication.
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Senior year college prep and paying for college guidance
Seniors face academics and major decisions about where to apply for college with Sallie Mae offering online resources at CollegeAnswer.com. Advice highlights narrowing choices, organizing tasks, researching options beyond brochures, and aiming for three college choices including a safety option.
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