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Chamber selects lighting contest winners
After a week of deliberation, the California Area Chamber of Commerce has selected winners in its annual holiday lighting contest.
Dec. 16 2020 @ 12:05am
Jamestown C-1 receives 250 COVID-19 antigen tests
The Jamestown C-1 School District has received coronavirus antigen tests courtesy of the federal government, with their aim to help keep the school open for in-person instruction.
Dec. 16 2020 @ 12:04am
Moniteau County reports 16th COVID-19 death
The Moniteau County Health Center reported the 16th death of a county resident due to the coronavirus Monday, the first in the month of December.
Dec. 14 2020 @ 4:30pm
Moniteau County modifies COVID-19 quarantine guidance
The Moniteau County Health Center has updated its guidance regarding the length of time asymptomatic individuals should quarantine if considered a close contact of a person who has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Dec. 10 2020 @ 12:10pm
Moniteau County's active COVID-19 cases remain steady so far in December
Moniteau County's active coronavirus case count has been holding steady so far in December.The current active case count, as of press time Tuesday afternoon, is 90.
Dec. 9 2020 @ 12:05am
Mayor thanks departments for holiday prep work at December city council meeting
The City of California Board of Aldermen held its final meeting of 2020 on Dec. 7.In a quick meeting, mayor Norris Gerhart took the time to thank city department supervisors for their work in preparing the city for its holiday celebrations as each of them gave their department reports for the month.
Dec. 9 2020 @ 12:05am
Jamestown C-1 School District releases updated procedures for extracurriculars
The Jamestown C-1 School District released updated procedures for student-athletes, coaches, officials and spectators in regard to extracurricular activities.
Dec. 9 2020 @ 12:05am
'Songs of Christmas' bring early cheer to California
The holiday season is off to its usual festive start in California, thanks in part to the annual parade that took place over the weekend, lighting up Oak Street with seasonal cheer.
Dec. 9 2020 @ 12:05am
California Elementary PTO to host back-to-back food drives
California Elementary School's PTO is hosting back-to-back food drives, one this weekend and the other during the next school week, to help families in the community this holiday season.
Dec. 4 2020 @ 1:30pm
Though scaled down, Christmas California Style still set for Saturday
While not outright canceled Saturday, Christmas California Style is yet another community event that will look slightly different this year thanks to the ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dec. 2 2020 @ 12:05am
Active COVID-19 cases in Moniteau County begin to decline
Though still prevalent in Moniteau County, active coronavirus cases among residents have dropped below 100 for the first time since Oct.
Dec. 2 2020 @ 12:05am
Despite recent spike, health center optimistic COVID-19 cases will decline
Despite the recent spike in coronavirus cases, the Moniteau County Health Center remains optimistic the number of active cases will continue to decrease after hitting an all-time single day high earlier this month.
Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am
Gas leak causes brief road closure in California
A gas leak led to a roadway shutdown in California for part of the day Monday.At around 11:30 a.m. Monday, an Ameren Missouri contractor was boring a new gas line into a building as part of a five-year gas renewal project.
Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am
Jamestown C-1 to require masks upon return to in-person instruction
Masks will be required at the Jamestown C-1 School following a return to in-person instruction at the end of the month, superintendent Gretchen Guitard announced Friday.
Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am
Under 'extreme risk' COVID-19 classification, Moniteau County issues health advisories
The Moniteau County Health Center issued a public health warning Monday, as Moniteau County currently is classified by the state of Missouri as an "extreme risk" county.
Nov. 23 2020 @ 12:20pm
Moniteau County Health Center urges Thanksgiving modifications
Moniteau County recorded its 14th and 15th deaths due to the coronavirus in the last week, as total cases since March have climbed past 1,200.
Nov. 18 2020 @ 12:05am
Cattlemen's Association raises more than $1,700 for scholarships in drive-thru fundraiser
Though it looked a bit different than in typical years, the annual steak dinner the Moniteau County Cattlemen's Association hosts benefiting scholarships for county students still managed a successful donation haul.
Nov. 18 2020 @ 12:05am
Jamestown C-1 to remain in virtual learning through November
The Jamestown C-1 School has again extended its period of virtual learning, which will ultimately have taken up nearly all of the month of November once students return in person.
Nov. 18 2020 @ 12:05am
California VFW post celebrates 75th anniversary, Veterans Day
Moniteau County's Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post #4345 celebrated a milestone anniversary last Thursday evening — the post's 75th anniversary.
Nov. 18 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County records 15th death due to COVID-19
The Moniteau County Health Center reported the county's 15th death due to the coronavirus Monday evening.
Nov. 16 2020 @ 10:00pm