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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Coalinga Council Reaffirms Resolution 3964
Coalinga City Council met for an emergency meeting Monday, July 27, to assess whether or not they should rescind Resolution 3964. The resolution was passed on May 7 and proclaimed that all businesses in Coalinga were essential, and should be allowed to remain open even though California Governor Gavin Newsom demanded them to close. Last…
Read MoreVehicle Stop Leads To Narcotics Arrest
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release:Date: July 22, 2020Prepared By/Contact Person: Darren Blevins, Coalinga Chief of Police On Wednesday July 22, 2020 at approximately 1:56 pm, Officer Ybarra observed a vehicle in the area of Garfield and Polk Street with expired registration. Officer Ybarra initiated a traffic enforcement stop on the vehicle at which time he…
Read MoreOperation Dry Water 2020
Thousands of law enforcement officers across the United States will be on heightened alert for those violating boating under the influence laws during the annual Operation Dry Water weekend, which this year is July 3 – 5. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Boating Enforcement Unit will join the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Association of…
Read MoreGANG-RELATED SHOOTINGS THROUGHOUT TOWN
On Sunday, June 21, 2020, at about 9:53 PM, officers responded to the area of Warthan Street and Sacramento Street regarding a report of shots fired. Upon arriving, the reporting party stated their friend had been shot at by unknown subjects in a dark colored sedan. Several shell casings were recovered in the area. The…
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