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Avenal’s volunteer fire department plan on hold after new contract submitted - MSN
Avenal’s volunteer fire department plan on hold after new contract submitted MSN
Published on 14 June 2025 | 6:17 pm
Avenal is first incarcerated-led CrossFit affiliate - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal is first incarcerated-led CrossFit affiliate California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 10 June 2025 | 5:13 pm
Disastrous Traffic Crash on Avenal Street and Highway 395 Injures 1 [Hesperia, CA] - Sweet Lawyers
Disastrous Traffic Crash on Avenal Street and Highway 395 Injures 1 [Hesperia, CA] Sweet Lawyers
Published on 10 June 2025 | 12:59 pm
CrossFit program giving second chance to Avenal prisoners - MSN
CrossFit program giving second chance to Avenal prisoners MSN
Published on 10 June 2025 | 11:18 am
Avenal residents push back on volunteer fire department proposal, city leaders draft contract - yourcentralvalley.com
Avenal residents push back on volunteer fire department proposal, city leaders draft contract yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 10 June 2025 | 6:13 am
MARGARET LAVERNE PAYNE Obituary (2025) - AVENAL, CA - Lamont Mortuary of Globe - Legacy.com
MARGARET LAVERNE PAYNE Obituary (2025) - AVENAL, CA - Lamont Mortuary of Globe Legacy.com
Published on 6 June 2025 | 8:24 pm
Minecraft Kickoff: Enter the Realm - Hanford Sentinel
Minecraft Kickoff: Enter the Realm Hanford Sentinel
Published on 4 June 2025 | 5:02 am
Teen hospitalized after shooting in Avenal, police say - MSN
Teen hospitalized after shooting in Avenal, police say MSN
Published on 30 May 2025 | 4:27 pm
Teen hospitalized after shooting in Avenal, police say - ABC30 Fresno
Teen hospitalized after shooting in Avenal, police say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Avenal council to vote on fire department’s future - yourcentralvalley.com
Avenal council to vote on fire department’s future yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Two-Vehicle Car Accident Skyline Boulevard (SR-269), Avenal Cutoff Road - Johnson Attorneys Group
Two-Vehicle Car Accident Skyline Boulevard (SR-269), Avenal Cutoff Road Johnson Attorneys Group
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Jose Ramirez’s fight against Devin Haney labeled ‘one of the worst fights I’ve seen’ - Fresno Bee
Jose Ramirez’s fight against Devin Haney labeled ‘one of the worst fights I’ve seen’ Fresno Bee
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Dylan Bourdeau Game Report: @ Avenal - MaxPreps.com
Dylan Bourdeau Game Report: @ Avenal MaxPreps.com
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Why it is a must-win for Avenal native Jose Ramirez as he fights Devin Haney in New York - Fresno Bee
Why it is a must-win for Avenal native Jose Ramirez as he fights Devin Haney in New York Fresno Bee
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Inmate faces charges for sexual exploitation of a minor while in prison - KMPH
Inmate faces charges for sexual exploitation of a minor while in prison KMPH
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Avenal’s first sensory park to open soon - yourcentralvalley.com
Avenal’s first sensory park to open soon yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Gov. Newsom fast-tracking clean energy project in western Fresno County - ABC30 Fresno
Gov. Newsom fast-tracking clean energy project in western Fresno County ABC30 Fresno
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Ismael Garcia, PIA custodian at Avenal prison - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Ismael Garcia, PIA custodian at Avenal prison California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 19 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Nicole Manning, accounting officer specialist - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Nicole Manning, accounting officer specialist California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Avenal State Prison promotes healthier lifestyle - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal State Prison promotes healthier lifestyle California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Baseball Recap: Corcoran Starts Season with Victory at Home - MaxPreps.com
Baseball Recap: Corcoran Starts Season with Victory at Home MaxPreps.com
Published on 27 February 2025 | 7:25 pm
4.4 magnitude earthquake rattles Coalinga and Avenal, no damage reported yet - MSN
4.4 magnitude earthquake rattles Coalinga and Avenal, no damage reported yet MSN
Published on 17 February 2025 | 3:36 am
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes Fresno County, USGS says - ABC30 Fresno
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes Fresno County, USGS says ABC30 Fresno
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Magnitude 4.4 earthquake strikes near Avenal in Kings County, according to USGS - Fresno Bee
Magnitude 4.4 earthquake strikes near Avenal in Kings County, according to USGS Fresno Bee
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
4.4 magnitude earthquake rattles Coalinga and Avenal, no damage reported yet - KMPH
4.4 magnitude earthquake rattles Coalinga and Avenal, no damage reported yet KMPH
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
4.3-magnitude earthquake near Coalinga felt across SLO County - San Luis Obispo Tribune
4.3-magnitude earthquake near Coalinga felt across SLO County San Luis Obispo Tribune
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
EDNA IVANS Obituary (2025) - Lemoore, CA - The Hanford Sentinel - Legacy.com
EDNA IVANS Obituary (2025) - Lemoore, CA - The Hanford Sentinel Legacy.com
Published on 8 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Avenal State Prison celebrates 61 graduates - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal State Prison celebrates 61 graduates California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 26 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Operation Royal Flush leads to arrest of 77 in South Valley - ABC30 Fresno
Operation Royal Flush leads to arrest of 77 in South Valley ABC30 Fresno
Published on 15 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Two wanted in connection to 2023 murder of man in a wheelchair - KMPH
Two wanted in connection to 2023 murder of man in a wheelchair KMPH
Published on 13 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Avenal State Prison hosts Veterans Day Walk - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal State Prison hosts Veterans Day Walk California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 13 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Do you recognize them? Deputies seek help in Avenal homicide - yourcentralvalley.com
Do you recognize them? Deputies seek help in Avenal homicide yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 13 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Weekender Digest: Operation Boo, community and softball - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Weekender Digest: Operation Boo, community and softball California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 2 November 2024 | 7:00 am
Bill Glass brings Day of Champions to Avenal - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Bill Glass brings Day of Champions to Avenal California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 28 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Avenal sees bands battle and donates to shelter - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal sees bands battle and donates to shelter California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 17 October 2024 | 7:00 am
CHCF staff, incarcerated decorate for Halloween - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
CHCF staff, incarcerated decorate for Halloween California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 8 October 2024 | 7:00 am
4.0 magnitude quake shakes Avenal - KBAK
4.0 magnitude quake shakes Avenal KBAK
Published on 1 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Central California shaken by magnitude 4.0 earthquake - KCRA
Central California shaken by magnitude 4.0 earthquake KCRA
Published on 1 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Fallen WWII soldier from Avenal identified 82 years later - yourcentralvalley.com
Fallen WWII soldier from Avenal identified 82 years later yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 9 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Meet Pedro Rios, teacher at Avenal State Prison - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Meet Pedro Rios, teacher at Avenal State Prison California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 4 September 2024 | 7:00 am
HydrogenXT’s Financing Agreement With Carbonix Helps Launch Groundbreaking Avenal Project - Fuel Cells Works
HydrogenXT’s Financing Agreement With Carbonix Helps Launch Groundbreaking Avenal Project Fuel Cells Works
Published on 23 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Douglas Storeby Obituary - Hanford, CA - Dignity Memorial
Douglas Storeby Obituary - Hanford, CA Dignity Memorial
Published on 14 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Avenal refurbishes 1 million pairs of eyeglasses - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal refurbishes 1 million pairs of eyeglasses California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 7 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Avenal staff, YOP donate to people in need - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal staff, YOP donate to people in need California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 21 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Man killed in solo-vehicle crash near Avenal identified - KMPH
Man killed in solo-vehicle crash near Avenal identified KMPH
Published on 6 June 2024 | 7:00 am
1 killed, 2 seriously injured in head-on Kings County crash, CHP says - ABC30 Fresno
1 killed, 2 seriously injured in head-on Kings County crash, CHP says ABC30 Fresno
Published on 26 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Donna Curty, retired teacher, passes away - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Donna Curty, retired teacher, passes away California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 30 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Avenal residents encouraged to participate in audit for safer roads and sidewalks - ABC30 Fresno
Avenal residents encouraged to participate in audit for safer roads and sidewalks ABC30 Fresno
Published on 10 April 2024 | 7:00 am
3 arrested in shooting that injured juvenile in Avenal, police say - ABC30 Fresno
3 arrested in shooting that injured juvenile in Avenal, police say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 4 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Avenal: Goodbye tattoos, hello second chances - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal: Goodbye tattoos, hello second chances California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 26 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Cecilio Velasco sworn in as chief of Avenal Police - ABC30 Fresno
Cecilio Velasco sworn in as chief of Avenal Police ABC30 Fresno
Published on 13 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Avenal State Prison is changing lives - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal State Prison is changing lives California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 8 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Man arrested for deadly shooting in Avenal, police say - ABC30 Fresno
Man arrested for deadly shooting in Avenal, police say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 3 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Breakthrough: suspect arrested for murder in Avenal - KMPH
Breakthrough: suspect arrested for murder in Avenal KMPH
Published on 2 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Avenal Police investigating after person found dead in roadway - ABC30 Fresno
Avenal Police investigating after person found dead in roadway ABC30 Fresno
Published on 28 October 2023 | 7:00 am
15-year-old hospitalized following shooting in Avenal, police chief says - ABC30 Fresno
15-year-old hospitalized following shooting in Avenal, police chief says ABC30 Fresno
Published on 14 September 2023 | 7:00 am
ASP sees success with Paw Estates - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
ASP sees success with Paw Estates California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 24 July 2023 | 7:00 am
2 killed, 3 hospitalized following crash in Kings County, CHP says - ABC30 Fresno
2 killed, 3 hospitalized following crash in Kings County, CHP says ABC30 Fresno
Published on 31 May 2023 | 7:00 am
ASP, city honors staff - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
ASP, city honors staff California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 25 May 2023 | 7:00 am
Incendio performs at Avenal State Prison - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Incendio performs at Avenal State Prison California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 17 April 2023 | 7:00 am
ASP dogs assist with rehabilitation - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
ASP dogs assist with rehabilitation California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 15 March 2023 | 7:00 am
Wellness effort sees sandwich shop at ASP - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Wellness effort sees sandwich shop at ASP California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 6 February 2023 | 8:00 am
Avenal prison honors CALPIA graduates - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison honors CALPIA graduates California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 2 February 2023 | 8:00 am
Avenal prison steps up recruitment efforts - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison steps up recruitment efforts California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 12 December 2022 | 8:00 am
Body of missing Avenal man found in vehicle in a canal - KMPH
Body of missing Avenal man found in vehicle in a canal KMPH
Published on 13 November 2022 | 8:00 am
Avenal prison focuses on health, Our Promise - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison focuses on health, Our Promise California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 3 November 2022 | 7:00 am
Avenal prison gathers supplies for school district - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison gathers supplies for school district California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 21 September 2022 | 7:00 am
Avenal prison is Crafting for the Community - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison is Crafting for the Community California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 31 August 2022 | 7:00 am
Avenal prison population sponsors youth soccer - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison population sponsors youth soccer California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 2 August 2022 | 7:00 am
Avenal prison staff awards scholarships - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison staff awards scholarships California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 30 June 2022 | 7:00 am
Avenal prison donates books to first-graders - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison donates books to first-graders California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 26 May 2022 | 7:00 am
Bill Glass Ministries offer hope at Avenal prison - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Bill Glass Ministries offer hope at Avenal prison California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 25 May 2022 | 7:00 am
Avenal prison CEO Nash recognized by Secretary of Defense - - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison CEO Nash recognized by Secretary of Defense - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 24 May 2022 | 7:00 am
A legacy of learning: higher education helps Avenal siblings return to their hometown roots - KVPR
A legacy of learning: higher education helps Avenal siblings return to their hometown roots KVPR
Published on 29 April 2022 | 7:00 am
Avenal students honor Cesar Chavez via art - - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal students honor Cesar Chavez via art - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 30 March 2022 | 7:00 am
Man arrested for allegedly attacking girlfriend, endangering child in Avenal - ABC30 Fresno
Man arrested for allegedly attacking girlfriend, endangering child in Avenal ABC30 Fresno
Published on 26 December 2021 | 8:00 am
Avenal prison staff help families in need - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison staff help families in need California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 3 November 2021 | 7:00 am
Avenal prison leadership thanks staff - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison leadership thanks staff California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 26 October 2021 | 7:00 am
Avenal prison donates supplies to firefighters - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison donates supplies to firefighters California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 14 October 2021 | 7:00 am
ASP staff save unresponsive coworker - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
ASP staff save unresponsive coworker California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 8 October 2021 | 7:00 am
Hands-on learning is goal of new Avenal program - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Hands-on learning is goal of new Avenal program California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 23 September 2021 | 7:00 am
Avenal prison visiting gets kid-friendly facelift - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison visiting gets kid-friendly facelift California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 13 April 2021 | 7:00 am
Avenal prison Cyber High sees first graduate - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison Cyber High sees first graduate California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 1 April 2021 | 7:00 am
Pregnant woman shot north of Avenal in drive-by shooting - KBAK
Pregnant woman shot north of Avenal in drive-by shooting KBAK
Published on 24 March 2021 | 7:00 am
Incarcerated artists’ work helps Avenal children - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Incarcerated artists’ work helps Avenal children California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 5 March 2021 | 8:00 am
ASP artists turn skateboards into canvases - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
ASP artists turn skateboards into canvases California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 26 January 2021 | 8:00 am
Avenal prison staff honor Veterans Day, Marine Corps birthday with cakes - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison staff honor Veterans Day, Marine Corps birthday with cakes California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 30 November 2020 | 8:00 am
Avenal State Prison population gives back during pandemic - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal State Prison population gives back during pandemic California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 2 November 2020 | 8:00 am
Valley's New Cases Drop, But Not Within Avenal State Prison - COVID-19 Update For Sept. 25 - KVPR
Valley's New Cases Drop, But Not Within Avenal State Prison - COVID-19 Update For Sept. 25 KVPR
Published on 25 September 2020 | 7:00 am
Before Facing COVID-19, A California State Prison Struggled With Valley Fever - Science Friday
Before Facing COVID-19, A California State Prison Struggled With Valley Fever Science Friday
Published on 31 July 2020 | 7:00 am
115 more inmates at Avenal State Prison test positive for COVID-19 - ABC30 Fresno
115 more inmates at Avenal State Prison test positive for COVID-19 ABC30 Fresno
Published on 24 May 2020 | 7:00 am
Health officials confirm COVID-19 outbreak at Avenal State Prison - KMPH
Health officials confirm COVID-19 outbreak at Avenal State Prison KMPH
Published on 20 May 2020 | 7:00 am
Avenal State Prison staff member tests positive for the coronavirus - KMPH
Avenal State Prison staff member tests positive for the coronavirus KMPH
Published on 16 May 2020 | 7:00 am
Avenal prison collects money, toys for sick children - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal prison collects money, toys for sick children California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 28 June 2019 | 7:00 am
Avenal sergeant balances work, family, fitness - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Avenal sergeant balances work, family, fitness California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Published on 11 July 2018 | 7:00 am
Cold Case: Avenal mother missing 24 years, children plead for help - KMPH
Cold Case: Avenal mother missing 24 years, children plead for help KMPH
Published on 11 June 2017 | 7:00 am
How pistachios and a prison are keeping a little California town afloat - Los Angeles Times
How pistachios and a prison are keeping a little California town afloat Los Angeles Times
Published on 22 November 2016 | 8:00 am
Avenal school shocked after teacher arrested for child molestation - ABC30 Fresno
Avenal school shocked after teacher arrested for child molestation ABC30 Fresno
Published on 29 January 2016 | 8:00 am
Avenal Police Chief says two teens lured 14-year-old boy to his death - ABC30 Fresno
Avenal Police Chief says two teens lured 14-year-old boy to his death ABC30 Fresno
Published on 8 July 2015 | 7:00 am
Avenal shooting kills husband, father of 3 - ABC30 Fresno
Avenal shooting kills husband, father of 3 ABC30 Fresno
Published on 6 February 2015 | 8:00 am