The COVID-19 precautions, retirements, and COVID deaths that created a national Santa shortage haven't affected the local community.

Reporter Jamie Verwys describes the national shortage of Santas, interviews local Santas and the organizations that hired them this season.

Here is a story from People magazine on the national Santa shortage.

Have you taken your children or grandchildren to visit Santa yet this season, and how did it go?

Higher prices on ingredients have driven up costs during the pandemic for local tamale makers and customers.

Reporter Jamie Verwys interviews local tamale makers and customers dealing with increased prices during this holiday tamale season.

Here is some information from All Things Considered on NPR that details how supply chain issues have caused the cost of many foods to soar.

Do you buy from local tamale makers over the holiday season, and have you noticed a price increase?

December is almost upon us, and there are many holiday events planned for the area. 

Whether you are looking for live holiday concerts, festivals, movies, plays, ballets, nativity scenes or any event related to the holidays, we have you covered. Check out the Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun's December to Remember schedule of holiday events.

Which holiday events you will be attending in December?

I want to remind all of the book and puzzle enthusiasts that Quail Run Books has its grand opening ribbon-cutting celebration this Saturday at 11 a.m.