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Voters overwhelmingly pass California school bond issue
Voters overwhelmingly approved the Moniteau County R-1 School District's Proposition 2020 — Vision for the Future in Tuesday's municipal election.
Jun. 2 2020 @ 9:42pm
Voters narrowly reject California Rural Fire District levy issue
Moniteau County voters, by a narrow margin, declined passage of a tax levy increase for the California Rural Fire Protection District in Tuesday's municipal election.
Jun. 2 2020 @ 9:30pm
Moniteau County voters approve sales tax
Moniteau County voters approved a countywide tax levy via Proposition P in Tuesday's municipal election.
Jun. 2 2020 @ 8:50pm
California school board candidates outline experience, criteria for Prop 2020 support
The June 2 municipal election for the Moniteau County R-1 (California) School District Board of Education has five candidates seeking three available seats, all for three-year terms.
May. 27 2020 @ 12:05am
Prairie Home school board candidates outline vision for district
The June 2 municipal election for the Prairie Home R-5 School District Board of Education has four candidates seeking three available seats, all for three-year terms.
May. 27 2020 @ 12:05am
Fire district tax increase to appear on June ballot
Moniteau County voters will make a decision on the first tax levy increase in the history of the California Rural Fire Protection District in the upcoming June 2 election.
May. 27 2020 @ 12:05am
Countywide sales tax to appear on June ballot
Moniteau County voters will make a decision on a new half-cent sales tax funding law enforcement and county road and bridge maintenance and repairs in the upcoming June 2 election.
May. 27 2020 @ 12:05am
Superintendent outlines Prop 2020
Voters will find a $10.75 million general obligation bond issue for the Moniteau County R-1 School District on the ballot for the upcoming June 2 election.
May. 27 2020 @ 12:05am
High Point board of education candidates lend insight on debt service levy
The June 2 municipal election for the Moniteau County R-3 (High Point) School District Board of Education has four candidates seeking three available seats, all for three-year terms.
May. 26 2020 @ 9:05pm
MRED hosts virtual monthly meeting
After a month without meeting due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Moniteau County Regional Economic Development Council had its May meeting via a Zoom call last Wednesday.
May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am
CHS grad now working on COVID-19 vaccine research at Pfizer
For Melissa Thompson, a 1997 graduate of California High School, her love for science was born in the classrooms of CHS during her time as a student.
May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am
Delayed election shakes momentum for ballot measures
Groups involved with informing voters about the various measures appearing on next month's municipal election ballot have been faced with a tough task — regaining momentum after being forced to a standstill.
May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County strives to facilitate health safety at polling places
With the postponed municipal elections across Missouri slated to take place in just a couple weeks, Moniteau County officials are working to ensure voters' safety while at the polls.
May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County reports first COVID-19 death
The Moniteau County Health Center on confirmed Friday evening the county's first death due to coronavirus.
May. 15 2020 @ 6:29pm
County stay-home order expires, prompting 'soft' reopening
Moniteau County's extended stay-home order officially expired Sunday night, following an extended lull in new coronavirus spread among citizens.
May. 13 2020 @ 12:05am
New alderwoman aims to bring 'different outlook' to City Council
California's newest member of the Board of Aldermen is aiming to bring a different outlook to municipal government in the city.
May. 13 2020 @ 12:05am
California High School parents plan senior parade for Friday
The California community has rallied around California High School's class of 2020 in recent weeks, lending storefront window space in honor of this year's graduates.
May. 13 2020 @ 12:05am
Burgers' Smokehouse: No uptick in COVID-19 cases
Since resuming operations last week, Burgers' Smokehouse hasn't seen an uptick in coronavirus cases among employees following additional testing.
May. 9 2020 @ 12:05am
California schools plan to move forward with in-person graduation and baccalaureate
The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education has finalized plans for a number of end-of-year activities, choosing to move forward with a pair of in-person baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies.
May. 7 2020 @ 1:32pm
City continues with restricted building access, suspended utility shutoffs
The California Board of Aldermen voted to continue with building restrictions and suspended utility shutoffs into the month of May at it's monthly meeting Monday.
May. 6 2020 @ 12:05am