IRA charitable rollovers make for a rewarding donation
By Jerry Zins Jr. Special to the Acorn
      Have you been thinking of making a charitable donation from your IRA to a favorite charity, hospital or other institution? Your generosity can also reward you with a significant tax break if you take advantage of an opportunity window scheduled to close Dec. 31 this year.
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Draft of county housing report available
      A draft of Ventura County's housing element update is available for review and comments from the public at the website www.ventura.org/rma/planning.
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Alzheimer's Institute receives $120,000 grant
      The Channel Islands Alzheimer's Institute recently received a $120,000 donation from Cardax Pharmaceuticals. The money will be received in four payments of $30,000 each.
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