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Moniteau County reports 8th COVID-19 death Moniteau County reported another death due to the coronavirus Monday, bringing the county's tally to eight since March. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 19 2020 @ 10:05am

Jefferson City man sentenced to 25 years in 2015 Moniteau County murder case A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty Friday to an amended charge for his involvement in a 2015 murder in Moniteau County. Published Oct. 16 2020 @ 3:25pm

High Point switches to virtual learning The High Point R-3 School in Moniteau County switched to temporary virtual learning this week, to remain in effect until Oct. 26 barring any changes in the status of coronavirus contact tracing among students and staff. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 15 2020 @ 3:40pm

Missouri database fixed; COVID-19 cases jump to nearly 149K New numbers posted on the Missouri coronavirus dashboard Wednesday after a four-day shutdown show that the state has averaged 1,861 cases a day over the past week. by Associated Press Published Oct. 15 2020 @ 5:25am

Two seeking to unseat Congressional District 3 incumbent Three candidates are running in the November general election to represent Missouri's 3rd Congressional District: Republican incumbent U. by Layne Stracener Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County adds 80 new cases in past week Moniteau County has seen a sudden spike in coronavirus cases, with numbers rising more rapidly than any other time this year. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

SmartLab quick to benefit CES students Work in California's latest classroom space addition is off to a quick start.California Elementary School is the first school in the state of Missouri to have a SmartLab — a fully-integrated learning environment geared toward STEM education — within its facility. by Paula Tredway Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Chamber votes to cancel dinner and scholarship auction The California Area Chamber of Commerce voted last week, at its regular monthly meeting, to cancel its annual dinner and scholarship auction for 2021 in light of the circumstances surrounding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

District 50 State Rep candidates share policy positions ahead of election The race for Missouri's District 50 State Representative seat is down to just two individuals.Incumbent Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) and Kari Chesney (D-Columbia), the candidates vying to be elected Missouri's District 50 State Representative, shared their policy goals and areas of focus ahead of November's election. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

District 4 US Rep candidates outline stances on pandemic, law enforcement reform With the race for Missouri's District 4 United States Representative down to just three candidates and the November election fast approaching, those on the ballot have shared their thoughts on a pair of issues that have dominated the national consciousness for much of the year — the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the issue of police and criminal justice reform. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

CPI cancels New Year's Eve fundraiser California Progress, Inc. followed the lead of other local entities, such as the California Area Chamber of Commerce, and elected to cancel additional activities typically associated with its annual meeting at Monday's regular CPI board meeting. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County reports sixth COVID-19 death The Moniteau County Health Center reported the county's sixth coronavirus death since the start of the pandemic late Tuesday afternoon. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 13 2020 @ 5:58pm

Missouri governor candidates diverge on paths, perspectives The four candidates for governor — incumbent Republican Gov. Mike Parson, Democratic State Auditor Nicole Galloway, Libertarian nominee Rik Combs and Green Party nominee Jerome Bauer — shared the stage Friday at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia. by Phillip Sitter Published Oct. 9 2020 @ 11:41pm

WATCH NOW: Governor candidates debate in Gubernatorial forum The Missouri Press Association and KOMU-8 are hosting a critical debate Friday among candidates running for Missouri governor in the Nov. 3 election. Published Oct. 9 2020 @ 1:40pm

California recycling drop-off seeing outsized rate of trash to recyclables Lately, some of the items being left in the recycling trailer provided to California by Boonslick Industries Recycling Center are not what Recycling Manager Geoff Shackelford would actually classify as "recyclable. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

New CMCA community organizer excited to serve Moniteau County Central Missouri Community Action's newest community organizer for Moniteau County is no stranger to the community. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County's all-time COVID-19 cases pass 400 Total cases of coronavirus in Moniteau County since the start of the pandemic passed yet another increment of 100 this week. Published Oct. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Finke starts season with COVID-19 safety guidelines With the season officially opened at the Finke Theatre, precautions are in place to make sure live performances can coexist with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in California. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

City council approves bids at October meeting The City of California Board of Aldermen handled business as usual Monday evening at its regular monthly meeting. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

The Milkbarn opens in downtown California A new addition to California's downtown business options is in the process of preparing for regular monthly openings to the public. by Paula Tredway Published Oct. 7 2020 @ 12:05am