Paula Tredway is a reporter for the California Democrat.
Burgers' Smokehouse responds to COVID-19
Burgers' Smokehouse has closed the doors to its Factory Country Store until May 4 in light of the coronavirus pandemic, but the factory will remain open for business as usual.
Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am
Daycare providers stay the course amid pandemic
As cases of coronavirus continue to spread in Mid-Missouri, most of California's child care centers are open and are taking preventative measures to ensure their children's and employees' safety.
Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am
4-H goes digital
With schools closing around the area and social distancing being recommended nationwide, Missouri 4-H has decided to offer virtual learning activities to all youth.
Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am
Library to start curbside pick up during COVID-19 outbreak
The Moniteau County Library Board met last Wednesday to discuss whether or not the library should shut down during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am
Hospitals limiting public access
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, area hospitals are working to prevent, screen and treat the virus.In Columbia, University Hospital has limited public entrance at University Hospital, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Missouri Psychiatric Center, Women's and Children's Hospital and Missouri Orthopaedic Institute; all visitors will be screened and approved with a bracelet.
Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am
California churches find ways to adjust to CDC guidelines
Churches in California have had to quickly adapt thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, coming up with some alternative ways to host worship services to adhere to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on social distancing.
Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am
California Elementary School wins playground cleaning contest
At the beginning of February in honor of Random Acts of Kindness Day, Wash Authority posted its first Playground Cleaning and Sanitation Offering that was open to public and private elementary schools around the Jefferson City, Lake Ozark and Columbia areas.
Mar. 11 2020 @ 12:10am
Camp Read-A-Lot kicks off at California Elementary School
California Elementary School students will spend the next month doing plenty of reading, in what has now become an annual tradition.
Mar. 11 2020 @ 12:05am
CHS Student Council takes Polar Plunge for the seventh year
For the seventh year in a row, the California High School student council participated in the Polar Plunge at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Mar. 4 2020 @ 12:05am
CHS participates in SOMO basketball tournament in Russellville
Last Wednesday, California High School's student council participated in its first Special Olympics Missouri Play Unified 3 on 3 half court basketball tournament in Russellville.
Mar. 4 2020 @ 12:05am
Shawnna Willis opens Gracey's Boutique
Gracey's Boutique had its grand opening Saturday at 302 Southeast Terrace.Owner Shawnna Willis opened the shop to give the community of California something it was missing — children's clothes.
Feb. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
California Middle School class to raise money for Thirst Project
Back in October, Maggie Luebbert's seventh grade gifted class at California Middle School started a unit about community outreach and awareness and was challenged to research and create a persuasive presentation about the topics they chose.
Feb. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
CMCA discusses substance abuse within California
Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) met Feb. 18 to discuss substance abuse in California.Laura Powell, prevention coordinator for Compass Health Network, was there to show the research that has been conducted on substance abuse and to get people talking about what can be done to help.
Feb. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
Jamestown resident wins Distinguished Service Award from MVMF
Denise Colvin, of Jamestown, received the Distinguished Service Award from the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation last month for her years of dedication.
Feb. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
Veteran making his way across the country stops in California
Steve Meyers, a United States veteran, is making it his mission to walk 6,100 miles across 20 states to bring awareness to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Feb. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
Library board meets to discuss updates
The Moniteau Country Library board met Feb. 19 to discuss ways to enhance the library from the inside-out.
Feb. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
Friends of the Library hears from Red Cross volunteer
Red Cross volunteer Tom Shands, of Jamestown, gave a presentation for the Friends of the Moniteau County Library last Tuesday.
Feb. 19 2020 @ 12:05am
Grant to help bolster Moniteau County Fair
The Moniteau County Fair Board, in conjunction with the California FFA chapter and Shamrock 4-H club, has decided to spend grant money from the Missouri Department of Agriculture to enhance the Moniteau County Fair.
Feb. 19 2020 @ 12:05am
'Me and My Special Someone' dance takes over California Elementary gym
This past Saturday, the California Elementary School gym was transformed into a Valentine's Day wonderland for the "Me and My Special Someone" dance.
Feb. 12 2020 @ 12:05am
California local nears 104th birthday
Almost 104 years later and Milda Hagemeyer is still cracking jokes."I've had quite a few birthdays," Hagemeyer said, jokingly.
Feb. 12 2020 @ 12:05am