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SUBJECT ARRESTED AFTER STRIKING AN OFFICER

On February 11, 2026, at about 11:30pm, officers were dispatched to the front of the police department regarding someone wanting to report suspicious activity. Upon arrival officers contacted a female subject in the department lobby who appeared to be paranoid and speaking rapidly. While getting her statement officers were alerted to someone honking their car…

CPD: Daylighting Law

Coalinga Police Department Advises Residents of New California “Daylighting” Law The Coalinga Police Department is reminding residents and visitors that California Assembly Bill 413, also known as the “Daylighting” law, took effect on January 1, 2025. This new state law is designed to improve pedestrian safety by increasing visibility at crosswalks and intersections. Under AB…

Press Release

City of Coalinga Outlines Strategic Plan to Strengthen Animal Control Services Coalinga, CA — August 20, 2025 — The City of Coalinga is taking important steps to enhance its animal control and sheltering services to better meet the needs of residents, improve public safety, and ensure the humane treatment of animals in the community. As…

POLICE DEPARTMENT SEEKING PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN FINDING STOLEN DOG

On July 15th, 2025, officers were dispatched to the Coalinga Regional Medical Center regarding a dog theft report. Officers contacted the victim who said he had been in and out of the waiting room, with his dog, waiting for his wife to be seen throughout the day. At about 9pm, his wife was admitted so…

URGENT:

City of Coalinga Issues Temporary 24 Outdoor Watering Restriction URGENT: CITY OF COALINGA ISSUES TEMPORARY 24-HOUR OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTION Coalinga, CA — The City of Coalinga has been informed by the Westlands Water District that an unexpected issue has occurred in the Coalinga Canal. Westlands is actively working to resolve the error and restore water…

Investors Weigh Hospital Risks

By: Mary Blyth Jones February 13, 2019February 15, 2019

Business, Health & Science, UncategorizedCity of CoalingaLeave a Comment

Note: A Coalinga resident expressed their concern because they thought the journalist here has posed Dr. Singh in a somewhat unfavorable light. As the writer in question, I would like to clarify the issue. Dr. Singh is a physician who works with a group: American Advanced Management Group which has reopened four failing hospitals in…

Town Hall Meeting Regarding Coalinga Regional Medical Center

By: Mary Blyth Jones February 12, 2019

Health & Science, UncategorizedCity of CoalingaLeave a Comment

Town meeting will be Wednesday, February 13 at 5 PM in the ground floor of the Pavilion building. This is located off Phelps on the hospital site. Information, questions, your input – it’s all part of what will be going on.

Chief Salvador Leaving Coalinga

By: Mary Blyth Jones February 12, 2019

UncategorizedCity of Coalinga, Law & OrderLeave a Comment

After a little more than three years in Coalinga serving as the city’s Chief of Police, Michael Salvador has announced that he has accepted a position as Atwater’s new chief of police. Atwater is north of Fresno and is roughly double the size of Coalinga. It lies on the CA Highway 99 and has many…

City Files Restraining Order Against Council Woman’s Pal

By: Mary Blyth Jones February 12, 2019February 16, 2019

Politics, UncategorizedCity of Coalinga, Law & Order2 Comments

It is true that the City of Coalinga has filed a restraining order against one of its fine citizens. This individual has verbally threatened a city volunteer and a Coalinga City Councilman. There are also several complaints from other residents allegedly filed with the Coalinga Police Department about this individual’s threats, verbal abuse, and, for…

Suspicious Vehicle Yields DUI, Stolen Guns & More

By: Mary Blyth Jones February 12, 2019

UncategorizedCity of CoalingaLeave a Comment