SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Highway Patrol (CHP) Commissioner Amanda Ray today issued the following statement announcing the CHP would go on tactical alert ahead of the upcoming Presidential Inauguration: “For many months, the CHP has worked closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure the outcome of the election will be respected…
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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.
Covid-19 Tests
Not All Tests Are Equal When it comes to testing, there are several types and purposes. There are a couple of factors to consider when choosing which type of test to use. More information will be added as it becomes available. A diagnostic test will indicate whether or not you have an active coronavirus infection. Then you…
Read MoreCoalinga Covid-19 Numbers
Fresno County Department of Public Health has been providing a ‘dashboard’ of county covid-19 statistics updated bi-weekly on their website. Partway through December, though, the site ceased displaying information as it underwent a revamping. Even before the data site was removed, Coalinga Press asked FCDPH several times to clarify the population included in the case…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads To Pursuit And Collision
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Date: January 3, 2021 Prepared By/Contact Person: Commander Sean Young On January 3, 2021, at about 5:54 PM, Coalinga Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on Third Street and Forest Avenue when a vehicle failed to stop at a posted “STOP” sign. Upon contacting the occupants of the vehicle, officers…
Read MoreCOVID Relief Bill Includes Nod To San Joaquin Valley
COVID Relief and Spending Package Includes Several Valley Priorities Sunday night, President Trump signed $1.4 trillion spending bill in tandem with a $908 billion COVID-relief bill. The spending bill was a bipartisan bill. Rep. TJ Cox was quick to point out that he “has fought for direct COVID-19 relief to working families as small businesses…
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