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Avenal

Avenal councilmember appoints himself mayor at special meeting

  • Jul 10

Search warrants executed at 7 locations in Avenal, including city hall

  • Jul 2

Avenal officials, recall organizers clash outside Kings Co. courthouse

  • Jun 30

Tensions rise at Avenal city council meeting

  • Jun 26

New fire department begins service in Avenal

  • Jun 11

Kings Co. takes legal action against Avenal, city denies recall vote

  • Jun 6

Avenal Fire Department begins taking over city fire response

  • Jun 2

Court clears way for Avenal recall vote as legal fight continues

  • May 15

Latest Videos

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15-year-old hospitalized after shooting in Avenal, police chief says

  • Sep 14, 2023
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Avenal High School hosts career day with dozens of local professionals

  • Nov 17, 2022
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Truck driver stabbed to death after giving man ride in Avenal: FCSO

  • Jun 26, 2022
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Man shot in Avenal, police say

  • Jun 18, 2022
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Gov. Newsom pushes for more COVID vaccinations ahead of holidays

  • Nov 17, 2021
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Avenal High celebrates 41 graduates receiving associate's degree

  • Jun 16, 2021
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Two people stabbed during fight in Avenal, one severely injured

  • Oct 25, 2020
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Sixth inmate at Avenal State Prison dies from COVID-19 complications

  • Sep 28, 2020

Latest Stories

Court orders Avenal recall ballots to be sealed, not counted

The legal dispute between Kings County and Avenal continues after an appeals court ordered that ballots in the city's recall election be sealed.

  • Apr 29

Recall election underway in Avenal amid dispute with Kings County

A recall election is underway in the City of Avenal amid an ongoing dispute between the city and Kings County, after a judge denied the city's attempt to halt the election.

  • Apr 28

City of Avenal's request for fire service extension denied in court

Just one week after the city of Avenal introduced a six-month transition plan to ensure residents maintain access to emergency services, a Kings County court denied the request.

  • Apr 9

Kings County Fire Station 12 in Avenal now closed, crews reassigned, supervisors say

Late Wednesday afternoon, Kings County leaders said Kings County Fire Station 12, located in the city, is now closed, and personnel have been reassigned to support regional coverage.

  • Apr 2

Safety dispute prompts Kings County to end fire services in Avenal

The Kings County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Saturday to end the county's fire services contract with the city of Avenal, citing public safety concerns tied to a dispute over a community event venue.

  • Mar 30