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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.
Tabby needs a new home
This luscious cat needs a new family. About a month ago, a Coalinga resident and her family rescued this male cat in another town. “He must have belonged to someone at some point. He is litter box trained and very nice,” said his rescuer. But the family has now realized that because of allergies they…
Read MoreCRMC Stakeholder Meeting: Lots of ideas, but too late to implement
Note: The future of CRMC has now been revealed, so this information is no longer critical. It is included, though, because the stakeholder meeting was a significant meeting of many entities, striving to work together for Coalinga. Stakeholders concerned with the dire straits of Coalinga Regional Medical Center met on April 16 at City hall.…
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Water Fights: Sign up!
Traditional water fights have been waged by young and old at the Coalinga Horned Toad Derby for decades. It happens on Monday mornings, the last day of Derby each year. One year, when the fights were called off because of a drought, Coalinga came up with the water and pumping trucks to make it happen. Granite Construction even donated water and arranged to…
Read MoreAdkisson: Toad Training
Ronnie Adkisson, son of Coalinga Councilman Adam Adkisson, made it clear that he and the horned toad are buddies as he trained with the U.S. Marines in Yuma, AZ. Although Adkisson graduated from Faith Academy as a Warrior, he is apparently also a Toad at heart. Adkisson is on a training operation during which he…
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