Communications

Newspaper:

Coalinga Recorder
l92 E. Elm St., Ste 103, Coalinga
(559) 935-3434

Avenal Progress
141 E. Kings, Avenal
(559) 386-9385

Postal:

809 Skyline Blvd., Avenal
(800) 275-8777

218 W. Durian Ave., Coalinga
(800) 275-8777

36100 S. Lassen Ave., Huron
(559) 945-2408

1000 Milham Ave., Kettleman City
(559) 386-9323

Telegram: Western Union

The Office Network
205 E. Kings, Avenal
(559) 386-5210

Rite Aid
159 W. Polk, Coalinga
(559) 935-0972

Texaco
301 E. Elm, Coalinga
(559) 935-3474

Television:

Comcast
100 1st. St., Coalinga
(559) 935-1674

Financial Institutions

Union Bank of CA 935-1661
United Security Bank 935-0862

Medical Facilities

     Coalinga Regional Medical Center is a 24-bed acute care facility with an attached 54-bed skilled nursing facility/extended care center. At The present time, there are 16 physicians on staff including three pediatricians, a general surgeon, an orthopedic surgeon, a pain management physician and several general and family practitioners.
     Services at CRMC include a 24-hour emergency room, observation rooms, radiology services, full service laboratory, physical therapy and two operating rooms. A chapel, private patios and gardens all add to the quality of healthcare The Ralph Neate Extended Care Center offers care for patients with special needs.
     Other specialty services offered in The Coalinga area are dental, chiropractic, optometry, podiatric, psychological and a medical social work program.

Municipal Services

     Coalinga has a police department with 18 full-time and five reserve officers, and 10 patrol cars. There is a fire department with 14 full-time and 17 volunteer firefighters. Street cleaning and garbage pickup are available. Monthly water fee is $30 and sewer fee is $8.40.

Transportation

     Airport: Coalinga Municipal Airport has a 5,000 feet of lighted runway. It is located three miles east of Highway 198 on Phelps. Coalinga Taxi Service, 935-3586, is located at the airport.
     Bus: Coalinga Transit System provides daily service to Fresno and other points. Coalinga Dial A Ride is available for transportation within the community.
     Highways: North/South 1-5 provides direct access to Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. It is located 12 miles east of Coalinga. East-West Highway 198 offers easy access to the Pacific Coast and Sierra Nevadas. Highway 33 connects with 1-5 and to points North and South in the San. Joaquin Valley.
     Rail: Amtrak terminal is located in Hanford, 50 miles northeast of Coalinga.