California Democrat

Granny Basketball League passes the Old Gray Mules The game may have been a close one, but a fun time was had Saturday by all at the Bob Taylor Memorial Granny Basketball Game that tested the talents of 11 prominent California-area men against the Granny Basketball League of Jefferson City. Published Oct. 9 2019 @ 12:05am

Fire chief offers tips for fire prevention, safety Fire Prevention Week is this week, and local emergency responders have provided tips for California residents to safeguard against fires as the weather begins to chill. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 9 2019 @ 12:05am

Barbecue raises $4,000 for K-9s This year's Moniteau County K-9 Fundraiser went off without a hitch as just more than $4,000 was raised to benefit the department's trusted canines. Published Oct. 9 2019 @ 12:05am

Sydenstricker-Nobbe John Deere merger set for Jan. 2020 Two family-owned, full-service John Deere dealer groups — with locations in nearby Tipton and Columbia — have announced plans to merge their businesses. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 9 2019 @ 12:05am

California Police Department makes multiple arrests in drug bust Officers with the California Police Department, along with the Moniteau County Sheriff's Office and the Mustang Drug Task Force, made a handful of drug arrests Oct. Published Oct. 9 2019 @ 12:05am

Russellville school district receives grant to enhance STEM program The Cole R-1 School District in Russellville has received a $10,000 grant that will be used to purchase grow towers to enhance its science, technology, engineering and math curriculum. by Emily Cole Published Oct. 9 2019 @ 12:05am

California park visitors urged to clean up pet waste Following public complaints regarding pet clean up at Proctor Park, the City of California's Park Department is requesting that park visitors remain diligent in picking up pet waste. Published Oct. 9 2019 @ 12:00am

Tootsie Roll Drive this Saturday The Annunciation Knights of Columbus Council No. 9271 Drive for Persons with Developmental Disabilities has been in existence since 1970. Published Oct. 9 2019 @ 12:00am