Agriculture

Keep Off Santa’s Naughty List, Don’t Pack a Pest!

| 7:39 AM

Reading Time: 2 minutes

The holiday season is a time to visit people, exchange and give gifts. But no one wants to give—or get—a gift that could gross you out, or worse, hurt the county’s $1.77 billion agriculture industry. So remember: Don’t Pack a Pest!

Families

It’s Toys for Tots Time at County Airports

| 2:36 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Santa’s sleigh typically touches down on rooftops, not runways, but four County airports want to help you make that happen—and make this holiday happier for local, less fortunate children! All you have to do is drop off a new, unwrapped toy to be Santa to a good girl or boy!

Consumer
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Thanksgiving Leftovers, a Terrible Food Thing to Waste

| 11:34 AM

Reading Time: 2 minutes

One of the best things about Thanksgiving is all those leftovers—gravy-covered turkey sandwiches, mashed potatoes and pie for days! But too much of a good thing is bad, even Thanksgiving leftovers. Here are some tips on cutting food waste, including a cool “guest-imator” to figure out how much to cook.

Consumer

Thanksgiving Food Safety? We’ve got a Quiz for You!

| 12:38 PM

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Thanksgiving, the Super Bowl of home cooking, is next week. And the last thing you want if you’re cooking for family or friends is to have your party crashed by bacteria like salmonella, listeria and E. coli that could make everyone sick! Take our quiz to make sure your feast is safe and delicious.