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Busy Morning for CPD

Two unrelated incidents in Coalinga on Thursday morning, August 20, 2020, had officers on the run. The first incident began with a search warrant leading to the arrest of one Coalinga Resident, Chad Mc Comas. SEARCH WARRANT LEADS TO ARREST: FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT On Thursday, August 20, 2020, at approximately 8 AM, officers from…

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Pilot Dies in Helicopter Crash Near “Hills Fire”

A relief pilot died in a single craft crash this morning (August 19) at approximately 10 AM south of Coalinga, near the Hills Fire. He was on a mission dropping water on the fire when the incident occurred. During the last few days, six helicopters were being used to fight the blaze in rough terrain…

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING

City To Enforce Recreational Vehicle Parking As of July 1, 2020, the City once again enforcing the municipal code when it comes to the parking of travel trailers, trailers in general and campers. Per Coalinga Municipal Code, Article 7, Section 4-7.22.2, such vehicles/trailers are to be parked on the street no more than 72-hours. We…

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Fresno County Sheriff: 34 Potential Sexual Predators Arrested

Operation “COVID Chat Down” Nets 34 Arrests of Potential Sexual Predators A total of 34 men from the Central Valley have been arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail on various charges related to arranging to meet with a child for sex. They range in age from 19 to 63. The arrests are a…

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Surprise Council Announcements

In a surprise announcement at Coalinga City Council meeting Thursday night, Mayor Ron Lander announced that he is not going to run for another term. After serving the community of Coalinga for more than 25 years in various positions on Coalinga City Council, Lander said, “It’s time for a change” in his own life. He…

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