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Hope Warriors Hold First Annual "Paws for a Cure" Relay for Life Fundraiser

The Hope Warriors Relay for Life team held their First Annual "Paws for a Cure" fundraiser at Proctor Park, California, Saturday, May 12.

May 16, 2012

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Baby Bottles, Pacifiers Can Injure Young Children

You might not think baby bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups would be dangerous.

Virgin Atlantic to Allow Some In-Flight Cell Phone Use

This is either good news or bad news, depending on how you look at it.

AAA Predicts Increase In Memorial Day Traffic

For the second year in a row, gasoline prices in most areas are falling, not rising, as the Memorial Day weekend approaches.

Smith and Jacobs win feature races at Double-X Speedway

The first races of the 2012 racing season at the Double-X Speedway got underway Sunday night and proved exciting for race fans as local racers Ray Smith and Seth Jacobs, Centertown, took home trophies for their feature wins in the Street Stock and Hobby Stock divisions.

Obituaries Published in May 16 California Democrat

Obituaries Published in the May 16 California Democrat.

Pintos defeat Eagles

The California Pintos faced Southern Boone County Monday in the first round of the Class 3 District 9 Baseball Tournament at Osage to finish a game that was started Saturday, but stopped mid-game due to rain.

California Pintos fall to Boonville Pirates

The California Pintos faced Boonville Tuesday night in the semifinal round of the Class 3 District 9 Baseball Tournament at Osage, where they suffered a 7-4 loss to the Pirates to end the season.

Eagles Club has Alzheimer's fundraiser

The California Eagles Club held a fundraiser for Alzheimer's on Friday, May 20, serving up barbecued steak, baked potato and dessert.

CHS students awarded at Music Banquet

CHS students awarded at Music Banquet.

Art Camp to be held at elementary

Art Camp to be held at elementary.

Physicals to be given Friday

Physicals to be given Friday.

CHS has new FFA Officers

On April 12, there were 14 students at the local California FFA Chapter officer interviews.

Cargill Meat Solutions donates to food pantries

Working through its Community Involvement Committee, Cargill Meat Solutions donated hamburger to food pantries in local communities in which the company has a significant presence.

Middle school vocal groups have spring concert

The California Middle School's Pinto Express and Music Connection presented a spring concert directed by Marcia Burgher on Thursday, May 10, at the high school auditorium.

Spring concert held by California High School vocalists

A Spring Concert performance of the California High School vocal groups, directed by Michele Bilyeu, was held at the CHS auditorium on Thursday, May 3.

Aurora Montessori hosts annual Mother's Day Tea

Aurora Montessori, California, hosted a Mother's Day Tea Friday, May 11, where students were joined by their mothers and grandmothers for "tea time" and entertained their honored quests with poems and songs.

Retailers Make Pitch to New Grads – As Employees

It's a tough job market out there, as many newly-minted college graduates are about to discover.

Consumers Have Done a 180 When it Comes to Food Shopping

Many consumers are still recovering from being in the throes of some very challenging economic times.

Council discusses new fire truck and kiddie pool at length

The California City Council spent quite a bit of time discussing the new fire truck bid and the need for a kiddie pool at the regular monthly meeting.