Coalinga, Calif. – Emergency and fire-response efforts in dangerous or inaccessible areas in westside Fresno County are about to get safer for first responders with the help of a new drone — funded by a $5,000 donation from oil and gas producer Aera Energy. A drone demonstration event was held at Fresno County Fire Station 94,…
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Barbershops and Salons Allowed To Reopen
It’s time to make an appointment with the person who cuts your hair! Fresno County announced on May 26 that barbershops and salons have permission to reopen. A document has been provided to set rules and guidelines for those businesses to follow. As soon as local shops prove and affirm compliance to these requirements, they…
Read MoreRental Properties, Drug|Gang Activities:
Know Coalinga Municipal Code For Landlords For Immediate Release:Date: May 19, 2020Prepared By/Contact Person: Commander Sean Young MUNICIPAL CODE 4-6.100 / ORDINANCE 821 On October 4th, 2018, the City Council added Chapter 6 of Title 4 to the Coalinga Municipal Code. This section directly deals with issues related to rental units. More specifically, it deals…
Read MoreShots Fired
Shots Fired on Fourth Street On Wednesday May 13, 2020, at approximately 5:33 pm, Officers responded to the area of Fourth and Elm Ave., on the report of shots fired. The first officer arrived on scene within 30 seconds of dispatch receiving the call and observed two male subjects running through the north alley way…
Read MoreBurglary Case Update: Oscar Remy Garcia
Burglary Case Update On February 6, 2020, Coalinga resident Oscar Remy Garcia was arrested for charges including battery, dissuading a witness, stalking, petty theft, discharge of a firearm or BB device, possession of a drug paraphernalia, robbery and for making criminal threats after being released on a burglarycase.On Friday, May 15, 2020, Garcia pled to…
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