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Dollar General Surprises Sunset School

By: Mary Blyth Jones
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Principal Mary Jo Walker at Sunset Elementary School in Coalinga was informed that there would be some sort of donation on Friday the 13th from Dollar General at 2 PM. An assembly was planned, and children were geared up for a special afternoon. But no one was prepared for the donation given to the school…

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“Historic” Ag Labor Bill Passed Today

By: Mary Blyth Jones
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Rep. Cox Presides Over House As It Passes Historic Agriculture Labor Bill Bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act Delivers for Central Valley Priorities  Today, Rep. TJ Cox (CA-21) presided over the House floor as it passed historic legislation that aims to provide a reliable workforce for Central Valley farmers and provide a mechanism for legal status for undocumented agricultural workers. Rep.…

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Vapes Sold To Minors In Fresno County

By: Mary Blyth Jones
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Note: This did not happen specifically in Coalinga, but it could happen anywhere. The intent of this article is to make parents and others aware that this problem exists, and that this sort of activity is definitely illegal. This is a recent press release from the office of Fresno County Sheriff, Margaret Mims, and should…

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Meza Completes Police Academy

By: Mary Blyth Jones
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The Coalinga Police Department Welcomes Its Newest Police Officer Brian Meza Officer Meza started with the city in April 2018 as a part time employee for the public works department. In July 2018, Meza was promoted to a full time employee and in December 2018 he transferred to the police department as the city’s Animal…

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Coroner Asks For Help ID’ing Man

By: Mary Blyth Jones
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On the evening of November 16, 2019, a deceased man was located in the canal along McKinley Ave., east of Millbrook Ave., in Fresno. He appears to have been in the water for several days, therefore hindering our ability to identify him. He is described as 5’5″, 175 lbs. The man is possibly Asian or Hispanic and…

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