UPDATE On Thursday December 3rd approximately 6:30 PM the Coalinga Police Department investigated adouble shooting that occurred in front of State Foods Supermarket. Officers conducted a felony traffic stop on a vehicle in which one of the shooters was fleeing. This subject has now been identified as 53-year-old Coalinga resident Kimble Brown who had suffered…
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SHOTS FIRED IN THE COALINGA SHOPPING CENTER
Coalinga Police Department Press Release On Thursday December 3rd approximately 6:30 PM a Coalinga Police officer was in the parking lot of the Coalinga Shopping Center (near Big 5) when he heard gunshots in the area. The officer observed two male subjects shooting at one another. One of subjects fled on foot west bound on…
Read MoreLander Lane?
At the November 5, 2020 City Council Meeting Councilman Adkisson asked the City Council to consider renaming the 100 Block of W. Durian Ave (between Fifth and Sixth streets) to Lander Lane based on Mayor Lander’s service and dedication to the City of Coalinga. At that meeting the City Council directed staff to post the…
Read MoreCoalinga Hospital Reopening Thursday
Dr. Amerdeep Brar, CEO of Coalinga Medical Center (formerly known as Coalinga Regional medical Center), announced this morning that the facility will officially reopen on Thursday, December 3, 2020 and 10 AM. The California Department of Public Health contacted Brar Wednesday morning with the much anticipated approval for the facility to reopen. After its closure…
Read MoreWanted: Lucky Charm 13
These individuals are still being sought by agencies involved with Operation Lucky Charm during the past 11 months. Anyone with additional information related to this investigation is asked to please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-3111 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867, http://www.valleycrimestoppers.org You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash…
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