In conjunction with this year's Christmas celebration, the California Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an outdoor lighting/decorating contest for California residents and surrounding areas.
Winners announced after the tree lighting ceremony Saturday, from left, are Ron and Janet Gerhart, Hwy 87, first place; Brian and Stephanie Lawson, Quail Court, second place; and Dale and Kim Sylvie, Julie Street, third place. The winners were each awarded a Chamber of Commerce gift certificate, a Chamber of Commerce commemorative Christmas ornament, and a sign for their yard designating them as a contest winner.