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🌱 Deadly pre-dawn I-5 crash near Coalinga still under investigation

Coalinga, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Coalinga! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Deadly pre-dawn I-5 crash near Coalinga still under investigation
  • How new Medicaid cuts could impact Coalinga Regional Medical Center

Also on today's calendar: V6 Cattle Drive — V6 Ranch - Authentic California Ranch Experiences and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cool with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
  • Friday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fatal Crash on I-5 near SR-198 Junction in Coalinga (rwbpress.com) — A deadly single-vehicle crash early Tuesday on southbound I-5 near the SR‑198 junction outside Coalinga left one person dead and a burned‑out SUV, according to the CHP. Two occupants were initially seen walking near the overturned, burning vehicle as CAL FIRE responded. Authorities are still investigating and have not yet released the victim’s identity.
   

• 83 California hospitals at risk due to Medicaid cuts, report finds (visaliatimesdelta.com) — Coalinga Regional Medical Center is among 83 California hospitals flagged as financially at risk from recent federal Medicaid cuts, raising concerns about future services for local patients. A new report warns that vulnerable hospitals could face staff layoffs, longer wait times, or reduced services, though it stresses the list is not a prediction of closures.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday April 22
  • Family Math Lab: Math Games 2.0
    Avenal Elementary Avenal, CA 93204
    5:30 pm
  • EECU Family Workshop
    Avenal High School , 601 E Mariposa St , Avenal
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday April 28
  • Setting Boundaries that Bring Peace & Happiness to Your Home
    TES Cafeteria
    5:30 pm
    • Saturday May 2
  • Lucha Libre - VIP Tickets - Avenal Old Timers Day
    Floyd D Rice Park , Monterey St , Avenal
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tumey Fire Evacuation Warnings Lifted
    Zones P6, P7 and P31 in western Fresno County are no longer under evacuation warnings. Follow the fire’s activity at: https://www.fire.ca.gov… (Nextdoor )
  • West Hills Community College District posted a job opening for Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty - Psychology in Coalinga. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Coalinga. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coalinga here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lemoore

  • USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: April, 20 2026 (usni.org)

Hanford

  • How gas prices have changed in Hanford in the last week (thedesertreview.com)
  • California Map: Where Heavy Snow Will Hit Hardest (newsweek.com)
  • Mojave Desert Slopes under a wind advisory Tuesday and Wednesday - gusts to hit 45 mph (sacbee.com)

Ok Coalinga! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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