California Democrat

Subscriber Exclusive Vendors, entertainment showcased at 33rd annual Ozark Ham and Turkey Festival Thousands gathered Saturday on North High Street and the Moniteau County courthouse square for more than 95 vendors selling a variety of food, beverages, crafts and other items. by Kaden Quinn , Garrett Fuller

Subscriber Exclusive ‘Bulls and Barrels Bash’ a success Not even rain can keep guests from the rodeo at the Ozark Ham and Turkey Festival. by Kaden Quinn

California Elementary third graders celebrate grandparents Grandparents were on hand Friday morning at California Elementary School in order to join their grandchildren for activities. by Garrett Fuller

California volleyball swept by Conference rival Blair Oaks The California Lady Pintos volleyball team played in a rivalry game Thursday night against the Blair Oaks Lady Falcons. by Evan Holmes

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Miller County audit finds overspent funds, lack of control Miller County has "poor budgetary control," according to a recent report from the State Auditor's Office. by Ryan Pivoney 21 hours, 3 minutes ago

Subscriber Exclusive Basketball tournament honors California student Basketball was life for Lucas Oswald. The gymnasium was packed Saturday at California High School as 30 teams helped Matt and Tabby Oswald honor their son more than two years after his death by raising funds for a scholarship to send students to a youth basketball camp he wanted to attend. by Garrett Fuller 1 day, 21 hours ago

Four seriously injured in Morgan County collision Four people were seriously injured in a head-on collision Saturday evening in Morgan County. by Ryan Pivoney 1 day, 21 hours ago

Local News

Miller County audit finds overspent funds, lack of control

Miller County has "poor budgetary control," according to a recent report from the State Auditor's Office.

by Ryan Pivoney - September 26, 2023

Subscriber Exclusive Basketball tournament honors California student

Basketball was life for Lucas Oswald. The gymnasium was packed Saturday at California High School as 30 teams helped Matt and Tabby Oswald honor their son more…

by Garrett Fuller - September 25, 2023

Education

Subscriber Exclusive DESE adds second option for earning Missouri high school equivalency

Missourians seeking a high school equivalency certificate now have an additional test option.

by Anna Campbell - September 19, 2023

Subscriber Exclusive California R-I tax rate to remain the same

The California R-I Board of Education was chipper as it walked through district facilities to see completed upgrades Aug. 16.

by Garrett Fuller - August 23, 2023

Sports

Pintos football falls to Blair Oaks

California Pintos football played in a rivalry game on Friday night in Wardsville against the Blair Oaks Falcons. The defending state champion Falcons had won …

by Evan Holmes - September 20, 2023

Clay hits home run in California win over South Callaway

California Lady Pintos softball traveled to Mokane to face off against the South Callaway Lady Bulldogs where senior Addie Clay hit California's first home run…

by Evan Holmes - September 20, 2023