The City of Coalinga accepted a study and report prepared by Allied Planning an Design in March of 2017. The plans and project proposed in that report are now being implemented. Residents who have questions about this project may find answers in this report.
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A free press is one of the most important factors in maintaining a civil and prosperous community. In an era where there is a plethora of information from a million random, (often questionable), sources, it is important to have at least one source that takes verification seriously. My goal is to present the news as it occurs, and based on facts. I make every effort to keep my own emotions and opinions separate from the news.
Coalinga Press is a nonprofit endeavor. It was created as part of imaginarium: Institute of Fine Arts, a local 501 (c) (3) nonprofit. I teach music and art both online and in person.
I am a proud grandmother of 8 amazing kiddos ranging in age from 16 - 0. I love traveling, playing the piano and guitar, kicking back at the ocean and being lazy.
Coalinga Selects Chief Garza
“After a lengthy process to find Coalinga’s next Police Chief, I am excited to announce that Jose Garza has been selected,” wrote Coalinga City Manager Marissa Trejo on Monday morning. His transition from Interim Police Chief to full-time Police Chief will be effective today, February 28, 2022. Chief Garza has over 40 years of law…
Read MoreBust On Hachman Street
Search Warrant Yields Firearm and Narcotic Sales Materials On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at about 7 AM, Officers from the Coalinga Police Department, with the assistance of the Crisis Response Team from the Pleasant Valley and Avenal State Prisons executed a search warrant in the 400 block of South Hachman Street in Coalinga. The search…
Read MoreStudents Struck By Vehicles Two Incidents on Separate Days December 3, 2021 • Sunset Street On Friday, December 3, 2021, Coalinga police officers were dispatched to the emergency room at the Coalinga Regional Medical Center for a report of a child struck by a vehicle. The investigation revealed the child was being dropped off for…
Read MoreChief Blevins Retiring
Retirement of Coalinga Police Chief Darren Blevins •September 8: 1995, Darren Blevins was hired as a Level II Reserve Police Officer for Coalinga Police Department. •July 1, 1996: Darren was reclassified to a full-time Police Officer. • October 14, 2003: Darren was promoted to the position of Police Corporal. • December 13, 2005: Darren was…
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