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"Marathon Goddess" Julie Weiss' successful completion of 52 marathons in 52 weeks has earned her the title of "Woman of the Year" for California's 28th district. Weiss embarked on her challenge to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer, which killed her father. This video aired during the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on May 19, 2013. View the segment HERE: For information on Sen.

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By: Brian Overstreet for CNBC.com

$250,000. Plus interest.

That's how much I suddenly owe the state of California in retroactive tax.

In 2012, I sold my company Sagient Research. At that time, I qualified for a 50 percent tax exclusion through California's Qualified Small Business ("QSB") incentive.

By Stephanie Carey

When Julie Weiss crosses the finish line on Sunday in her purple jersey and a flower in her hair, she won't be celebrating having just run 26.2 miles.

For the 42-year-old Santa Monica resident, the L.A. Marathon represents a much larger accomplishment.

The race will mark the end of a journey Weiss set off on last March to run 52 marathons in one year.

That's one marathon a week and a total of 1,362.4 miles. She's well aware people may think she's certifiable for taking on such a task, but she has a purpose.

Santa Monican Julie Weiss, who recently achieved her goal of competing in 52 marathons in 52 weeks to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer, has been named Woman of the Year for the 28th Senate District.

State Sen. Ted Lieu (D-Santa Monica) made the announcement in celebration of National Women’s History Month.

By Mirror Staff

 State Senator Ted W. Lieu, who represents Santa Monica and the South Bay, announced today victims of crime who want to attend court proceedings involving their alleged perpetrator would have greater protections from fear and discrimination under his measure approved today by the Senate.