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City responds to former California officers' allegations
Three former city of California police officers' allegations of evidence mishandling in the police department are being investigated and addressed, the mayor and Board of Aldermen said in a statement Sunday.
Jan. 19 2021 @ 12:05am
California Police Department hit with misconduct allegations
After noticing some concerning habits in the California Police Department's evidence handling process and the integrity of its leadership, a group of officers say they tried to escalate their concerns about the department's operations to their leaders in the agency and the city of California.
Jan. 16 2021 @ 3:07pm
California city officials hire consultant, special counsel for police review
The California Board of Aldermen on Monday approved ordinances to bring in a consultant and special counsel to assist with a comprehensive review and inquiry into the operations of the California Police Department.
Jan. 13 2021 @ 12:05am
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
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
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
California VFW post celebrates 75th anniversary
Moniteau County’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4345 celebrated its 75th anniversary last week.
Nov. 21 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
Moniteau County reports 14th COVID-19 death
The Moniteau County Health Center on Tuesday reported the county's 14th death due to the coronavirus.
Nov. 11 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County reports 13th COVID-19 death
Moniteau County reported its 13th death due to the coronavirus Thursday afternoon.
Nov. 5 2020 @ 4:40pm
Moniteau County Fairgrounds hosts COVID-19 community testing
The Moniteau County Fairgrounds hosted a busy day of community COVID-19 testing Wednesday.
Nov. 4 2020 @ 3:00pm
California schools pivot to virtual learning starting Monday
The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education voted Wednesday to pivot to a short period of virtual learning.
Nov. 4 2020 @ 2:55pm
Walsh defeats challenger in House District 50 race
Sara Walsh was first elected to the seat in a special election in August 2017.
Nov. 3 2020 @ 11:35pm
Hartzler wins 4th Congressional District
Incumbent Republican Vicky Hartlzer defeated Democratic challenger Lindsey Simmons to win re-election to Missouri's 4th Congressional District seat Tuesday.
Nov. 3 2020 @ 11:05pm
Jamestown C-1 closure to continue Wednesday
After closing Monday and Tuesday due to a shortage in personnel able to staff classrooms, the Jamestown C-1 School announced Tuesday afternoon it would remain closed Wednesday due to an increase in new COVID-19 cases among staff and students.
Nov. 3 2020 @ 3:00pm
Jamestown School pivots to remote learning due to substitute shortage
The Jamestown C-1 School is closing briefly this week to pivot to remote learning due to substitute teacher shortages.
Nov. 2 2020 @ 10:45am
District 50 candidates discuss budget priorities, conservation sales tax
The candidates for Missouri House of Representatives District 50 answered the following questions from News Tribune readers about state budget priorities and Missouri's conservation sales tax.
Nov. 1 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County reports 12th COVID-19 death
Moniteau County reported its 12th death of a resident due to COVID-19 on Thursday.
Oct. 29 2020 @ 5:05pm
Mid-Missouri native aims for livestream world record
When California, Missouri, native and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Justin "Goose" Snodgrass survived his second attempted suicide, he knew there had to be a reason he was still here.
Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am
House District 50 candidates differ on police reform measures
Views on police reform highlight some differences between the candidates for the Missouri House of Representatives District 50 seat.
Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am