Paula Tredway is a reporter for the California Democrat.
Oak Street Business District prepares for new year
After a busy 2020, members of the Oak Street Business District have their sights set on another productive year.
Jan. 13 2021 @ 12:05am
CES raises more than $2,000 through Circle of Sharing
California Elementary School recently wrapped up another successful iteration of its annual Circle of Sharing, raising more than $2,000.
Jan. 6 2021 @ 12:05am
Local businesses thrive during holiday season
The holiday season went well for some California businesses, despite all the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jan. 6 2021 @ 12:05am
Gentle Ben's Socks for the Homeless collects more than 4,500 pairs of socks for donation
Despite the challenges 2020 has brought for many, Gentle Ben's Socks for the Homeless managed to make it another successful one for donations to help the Mid-Missouri community.
Dec. 30 2020 @ 12:05am
School board approves resignations and new hires for 2021
The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education met Dec. 16, discussing resignations, new hires and the coronavirus.
Dec. 23 2020 @ 12:05am
Sally Vogel retires from Beauty Bar after 50 years
A long career is coming to an end for a stalwart of the California salon scene.After 50 years, Sally Vogel has decided to retire from the Beauty Bar to move on to the next chapter of her life.
Dec. 16 2020 @ 12:05am
Modern Edge Boutique moves to new location
Modern Edge Boutique has found a new home in California.The store opened Oct. 31 at its new location at 207 W Buchanan Street Suite C.
Dec. 9 2020 @ 12:05am
Russellville set to celebrate with Christmas parades this weekend
Two parades are set to take place in the community Saturday — the Russellville Lions Club's parade in the morning and a lighted tractor parade that evening.
Dec. 9 2020 @ 12:05am
California businesses gear up for Christmas promotions this weekend
This weekend, businesses around California are ready for the holiday season.Though some businesses are keeping their holiday promotions limited to just the weekend in traditional Christmas California Style fashion, others plan to continue the holiday cheer all month long.
Dec. 2 2020 @ 12:05am
New California antique destination ready for the holidays
The Milkbarn has now been open for about a month, and the business is already ready for the holidays.
Dec. 2 2020 @ 12:05am
California Schools to adopt new mask mandate upon in-person return
The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education met Nov. 18 to discuss updates on the district's ongoing bond issue projects and what students can expect when returning in December.
Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County Library to begin requiring masks
The Moniteau County Library board met Wednesday, Nov. 18 to discuss new property and the coronavirus.
Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am
She was 'one of a kind'
Even more than a month on from her death, Dianna Effner's impact on the community and world is still felt in Moniteau County.
Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am
Jamestown school board talks virtual learning updates and policies
On Nov. 12, the Jamestown C-1 School District Board of Education met to discuss updates regarding its ongoing virtual learning and the district's students of the month.
Nov. 18 2020 @ 12:05am
Districtwide virtual learning has improved since spring
Though the method still isn't ideal, the Moniteau County R-1 School District was much better prepared for its current situation than it was in the spring.
Nov. 18 2020 @ 12:05am
CHS musical, though continuing as planned, will be closed to public
As the effects of the coronavirus pandemic have brought many changes to the day-to-day experience as a public school student this fall, there's another challenge for California High School students to add to the list — successfully putting together a musical while navigating a time of social distancing and contact tracing.
Nov. 11 2020 @ 12:05am
Old School Drive-In Theater brings back memories in California
An idea in the making since earlier this year is finally coming to fruition — a drive-in theater in California.
Nov. 11 2020 @ 12:05am
Oak Street Business District unites Old Town businesses
For all the challenges a year like 2020 has brought, California's blooming business scene has still managed to find a way to make a positive change.
Nov. 4 2020 @ 12:05am
Turkey Barn of Terror to host food drive
A local Halloween activity, the Turkey Barn of Terror, is closed this year as a result of an ongoing lawsuit from last season.
Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am
School board discusses COVID-19, bond issue project updates
The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education met Oct. 21, discussing updates about the district's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, bond issue projects and CARES Act money.
Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am