The definition of the self and others are based upon representations rather than reality; 3. a series of binary oppositions (exact opposites) were employed to at once define the colonised subjects and the colonising masters.
The Santa Cruz, California sales tax is 8.50% , consisting of 6.00% California state sales tax and 2.50% Santa Cruz local sales taxes.The local sales tax consists of a 0.25% county sales tax, a 0.50% city sales tax and a 1.75% special district sales tax (used to fund transportation districts, local attractions, etc).
Many counties and municipalities have add-ons, so as of January 2013, the total rate of sales and use tax in California will range from 7.5% in such places as Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, to 10% in South Gate, Los Angeles County. The following rates will be effective January 1, 2013: 1  Eureka: 8.25%. 2  Los Angeles: 9.00%.