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Health Center reports 33rd COVID death in Moniteau County
The Moniteau County Health Center reported the county's 33rd death related to COVID-19 Friday.In a release, it was notified of the death, which occurred in June last week.
Jul. 6 2021 @ 11:05pm
Teamwork key in taming June 23 blaze, CFD chief says
A structure fire last week just outside California's city limits required the teamwork of firefighting agencies from around the county to tame.
Jun. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm
Active COVID cases in Moniteau County return to double digits
Active cases of COVID-19 in Moniteau County have risen back to the double digits in recent weeks, numbering as high as 17 at one time on June 24, as a new variant of the virus rears its head in Missouri.
Jun. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm
California Board of Aldermen approves insurance renewal ahead of July deadline
The City of California Board of Aldermen met last Tuesday for a special session, approving the city's general liability insurance renewal and discussing a handful of other miscellaneous items ahead of July's regular monthly meeting.
Jun. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm
Chamber sees record number of teams, hole sponsors at annual golf tourney
The California Area Chamber of Commerce last week announced final details and winners in its recent Chamber-sponsored golf tournament.
Jun. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm
California High School Art Club works to construct Little Free Libraries
Little Free Library construction is underway in Moniteau County, headed by students in California High School's Art Club.
Jun. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm
Community members rally behind 2-year-old burn victim
The way Peyton Rogers, 2, commanded the crowd present at California's Eagles Club Saturday, it's hard to believe she's just more than a month removed from an injury that could have had much more serious consequences.
Jun. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm
Further fundraising efforts on horizon for CPI's park project
California Progress, Inc. met for its monthly board meeting June 14, touching base on progress with CPI's Latham Memorial Family Park fundraising efforts.
Jun. 22 2021 @ 9:05pm
Opinions divided on QR code promotion for chamber
A QR code marketing proposal presented at the California Area Chamber of Commerce's board meeting Thursday was met with both vocal enthusiasm and concern.
Jun. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm
'Myths, rumors running rampant' about COVID-19 vaccinations
As COVID-19 vaccinations in Moniteau County have tapered off throughout the past two months, staff at the Moniteau County Health Center have voiced concerns that misinformation and other barriers causing hesitancy are to blame.
Jun. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm
'Tiny home' construction now codified in California ordinance
Tiny homes, the pint-sized dwellings popularized by shows like A&E's "Tiny House Nation," now have codified rules if built in California.
Jun. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm
California aldermen divided on approved water, sewer rate increases
Members of California's Board of Aldermen were divided on — but ultimately approved — an increase to water and sewer utility rates at their monthly meeting Monday.
Jun. 9 2021 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County Sheriff's deputy placed on probation
Moniteau County Sheriff Tony Wheatley last week detailed internal disciplinary action taken against a deputy following an incident involving a member of the public.
Jun. 9 2021 @ 12:05am
Community productions to return at Finke this weekend
After a year away, community members are itching to take the stage together again for this season's annual community play at the Finke Theatre.
Jun. 9 2021 @ 12:05am
Aging Best details services offered through community options and services branch
Though its local presence is felt most prominently through the California Nutrition Center, Aging Best offers further resources through its community options and services branch.
Jun. 2 2021 @ 12:05am
Spieler, veterans remembered at Memorial Day observance
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced a grave site observance to not be possible in 2020, California's VFW Post #4345 returned to regular business this year with a ceremony at the grave site of Richard "Dick" Spieler in California.
Jun. 2 2021 @ 12:05am
SROs present to California school board at May meeting
The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education met last Tuesday, with the last day of the 2020-21 academic year in the rear view and year-end events beginning to wind down.
May. 26 2021 @ 12:05am
In-person meals return to California Nutrition Center
After more than a year of solely curbside service, members of the public were able to sit down for a meal at the California Nutrition Center once again Monday.
May. 26 2021 @ 12:05am
Richardson embracing new chapter at Missouri Gaming Commission
After more than 20 years of service on the bench in Moniteau County, Judge Peggy Richardson is starting a new journey in Jefferson City.
May. 26 2021 @ 12:05am
Russellville residents express frustration over handling of secretary's contract
RUSSELLVILLE — A bolstered public presence at Thursday's Cole R-1 School District Board of Education meeting led to a venue change and some contentious exchanges between meeting attendees and school board members.
May. 22 2021 @ 12:05am