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…
Read MoreWest Hills Community College District Suspends Child Development Centers Through December
West Hills Community College District has made the difficult decision to suspend its Child Development Centers through December 31 in response to COVID-19 safety requirements and budget reductions. Up to $10 million has been lost from the WHCCD operation budget as a result of COVID-19, as outlined in the Governor’s May revision to schools and…
Read MoreAera Energy Donates Drone to Aid in Emergency Response Efforts in Rural Fresno County (Coalinga) at the Start of Fire Season
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,…
Read MoreCommercial Vehicle Parking Within City Limits To Be Enforced Again
Since the 23rd of March, the City of Coalinga stopped enforcing RV / Trailer / Motorhome parking within the City Limits to assist with COVID-19 issues. With things beginning to open back up, the City will begin to enforce the Municipal Parking violations beginning July 1, 2020. This temporary stay does not allow commercial vehicles…
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