Paula Tredway

CHS seniors earn more than $150,000 in scholarships California High School seniors showed their academic excellence by earning more than $150,000 in local and college-based scholarships, which they were honored for last week. May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

CHS seniors parade home to Riley Field one last time For the final Friday Night Lights, scheduled two days before California High School's original graduation date, the Class of 2020 paraded through town as the community gathered in red and blue to show their Pinto Pride for the class. May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

California High School seniors react to school board graduation decision Though California High School seniors were unable to finish out their school year, they're going to get to end it with an in-person graduation later this month. May. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

For some, COVID-19 postpones 'I dos' Wedding venues and couples alike have been taking a hit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.With social distancing guidelines set forth by public health officials since March, group gatherings like those you'd see at weddings are harder to facilitate safely. May. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

Local businesses spotlight California High School seniors Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, California High School seniors haven't quite had the senior year they were expecting. Apr. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

CHS seniors share their perspective on the pandemic With a less than typical senior year nearing its end, a handful of California High School's class of 2020 have shared their thoughts on how the coronavirus has affected the end of their high school experience. Apr. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

COVID-19 stresses local salons Since the stay-at-home order has been issued in Missouri, several businesses have had to close their doors to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Apr. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

California schools deliver meals to area children during closure Although schools in California have been closed since mid-March, the Moniteau County R-1 School District has continued ensuring students who need meals are fed, even from a distance. Apr. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

CHS seniors reflect on an unusual senior year Senior year is supposed to be the time seniors celebrate their high school career and everything they've worked towards for the last four years. Apr. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

California Elementary faculty bring smiles in PTO parade Smiling faces dotted the streets of California last week, as California Elementary School's PTO worked to keep morale high for the students entering their third week of school closures today. Apr. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County Library starts social distancing Easter egg hunt In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Moniteau County Library has started a social distancing Easter egg hunt to help patrons celebrate Easter while practicing the safety recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Apr. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

COVID-19 compels alternative learning methods in California Since California's school district decided to close the doors on its schools during the COVID-19 outbreak, faculty members have had to quickly come up with alternative ways to keep their students engaged in their remote lessons. Apr. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

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

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