UPDATE On January 17, 2021, the Coalinga Police Department investigated an Attempted Homicide where the suspect identified as 20 year old, Rafael Vargas, was involved in a verbal argument with his girlfriend. During the argument, Vargas grabbed a steak knife and stabbed the victim in the back of her head several times. Vargas used enough…
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District Two Sidewalk Rehab Project
Press Release From Coalinga Police DepartmentConcrete Repair Work in District Two Public Works entered into a contract with Precision Concrete Cutting late last year. An initial survey of District Two’s sidewalk has been completed and subsequent repairs to eliminate lips, exceeding ½”, left by lifting concrete is set to begin Monday, March 15th. The work…
Read MoreStreet Rehabilitation Begins Next Week
Sunset Street and Polk Street both will be under construction soon. The Sunset Street Rehabilitation Project will begin on Monday, March 15. The area under construction first will be from Sunset Street up to the Monroe Street intersection. Please be aware of possible street detours and plan accordingly.
Read MoreSenior Community: One Step Closer
A proposed senior community on the northwest edge of Coalinga is one step closer to becoming a reality. The development will include five phases. Two assisted care buildings and one Alzheimer care center are all part of the first three phases. The last two phases will bring 27 single dwelling homes for seniors and an…
Read MoreNewsom’s New Plans For Schools
California Launches Interactive Map as Part of Safe Schools for All Plan Published: Feb 12, 2021 Online tool empowers families and communities with information on status of reopening, safety planning and available supports Map is available at the Safe Schools for All Hub and builds on additional transparency, accountability and assistance measures incorporated in Safe Schools for All Plan…
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