Ag Detectives Capture Elusive Fuel Thief Drivers on the to or from Fresno early Wednesday morning were startled to encounter numerous sheriff vehicle traveling at high rates of speed toward Coalinga. All vehicles had lights and sirens going as they sped southwest. It was approximately 7 AM when an extensive investigation was about to pay…
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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.
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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 Opens California’s First Cannabis Consumption Lounge
“Cookies” is not a new brand, but today it offered a new concept to Californians. The very first Cannabis consumption lounge where clients can purchase and use cannabis products on site was unveiled in an opening Saturday morning. Rapper Berner, (Gilbert Anthony Milam Jr.), arrived at 9:30 AM (more or less) to welcome both rap…
Read MoreCatalytic Converters Stolen
Coalinga Police Department: PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release: Date • September 15, 2021 Prepared by/Contact Person: Darren Blevins, Chief of Police BE ON THE LOOK OUT On Wednesday September 15, 2021, the Coalinga Police Department responded to the 500 block of Washington Street, 200 block of E. Sacramento Street, 200 block of E. Houston Street and…
Read MoreSearch Warrant Yields Illegal Firearms And Drugs
On September 14, 2021, officers, with the assistance of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Crisis Response Team, executed a search warrant in the 1400 block of Springbrook Street. This is in the neighborhood south of Phelps across from Coalinga Regional medical Center. The search warrant was based off a shooting that occurred on…
Read MoreCRIMINAL CHARGES FILED ON A FORMER COALINGA POLICE OFFICER
. The Coalinga Police Department regrets that one of its former employees has been criminally charged for acts that allegedly occurred during this member’s employment with us. The Department by law is precluded from commenting upon personnel matters that are deemed confidential and private. However, the Department will state that it self-reported this matter to the District Attorney’s Office which had confidence in the…
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