California Focus Tax Reforms Could Hit Housing and Economy
California readers face tax reform proposals by a Republican joint committee risking a net loss well over 110 billion dollars, averaging over two thousand dollars per resident. Eliminating the medical deduction but leaving it in the Senate, mortgage deduction changes, and eliminating state and local tax deductions could raise living costs, shrink home values, and strain affordability, with a possible national recession risk.
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Poisonous partnership ends Smiley PBS tenure
The Washington Post piece argues Tavis Smiley was suspended by PBS amid sexual misconduct allegations, noting a contentious feud with PBS executives, mixed evidence on motives, and the broader #MeToo wave reshaping media accountability. It reflects on career volatility in media and calls for continued scrutiny of industry practices.
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Boxing Day reflections and KZYX board race notes
A reader recounts Christmas gifting at a Ukiah church sale featuring drums from Cuba Africa and more and notes Boxing Day lore from Ireland Britain and St Stephen's Day. The piece mentions KZYX board elections with Bruce Anderson as a candidate and calls for new station blood.
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