Some Tips for Giving this Holiday

‘Tis the season for giving, and with the year coming to a close, many area residents will find ways to squeeze their donations in before year end.

But Pittsburg Police Lt. Henry Krantz urged locals to be careful when deciding who to donate to.

"Know the people you are giving to," Krantz said. "They need to show some sort of credibility in who they are collecting for and have a reputable background or reputable name for who they are. There's nothing to say you can't do some background check or make some phone calls to make sure it is viable."