April 17th is the deadline for state and federal taxes. If you have not yet sent in your returns, please consider checking "Line 49" on your California state tax return to donate to the California Fund for Senior Citizens. Your generous donation supports the activities of the nonpartisan California Senior Legislature.

"The Senior Legislature advocates for more affordable housing, expansion of senior meal programs, Alzheimer's programs and increased community services such as transportation," said Mary Dennison, Senior Senator for Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Tax deductible donations can also be sent to: California Senior Legislature-Special Fund, 1020 Ninth St., Room 206, Sacramento, CA 95814.