SAVED: Los Gatos Park

Coalinga, CA – Today Coalinga Press learned that the cattle rancher who had acquired a license to graze his cattle on 32.5 acres of upper Los Gatos Creek Park has cancelled his agreement with Fresno County. It would be nice to hear that this was due to city council’s letter, Coalinga Press emails and phone…

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Ybarra: CIF Div 5 All-State Player of the Year

Serena Ybarra, Coalinga High School senior, has been chosen to be honored as Division Five State Player of the Year by CIF (California Interscholastic Fellowship). Ybarra has been athletic throughout her entire life, playing sports from the time she was in elementary school. She dabbled in some other sports, but in high school, she focused…

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Harris Ranch Beef Company: SOLD

Just yesterday (April 9, 2019) Ranch Beef Company was sold to Central Valley Meat Holding Company according to a spokesman. “Under the agreement, Harris Ranch Beef Company and Central Valley Meat Company will operate independently, with both companies fully retaining their brands,” the company said. “Together, they will increase their capacity and provide customers (including everyday…

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One Critical After Possible Gang Shooting

POSSIBLE GANG SHOOTING LEAVES ONE INJURED   On Saturday, April 6, 2019, just after midnight, officers were dispatched to the area of Third Street and Forest Avenue for a report of shots fired.  Upon arriving, officers found a 24-year-old male subject suffering from several gunshot wounds.  The victim and witness, both who have prior gang…

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Los Gatos Creek: Park or Cattle?

Fresno County has not maintained Coalinga’s Los Gatos Creek Park to an acceptable standard for years. The park is under the County’s control and has been since it was established in 1961. After temporarily closing the campground section of the park, Coalinga Press learned that Fresno County has now licensed a cattle rancher to graze…

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