60-513: Coalinga Huron Joint Unified School District is a public school district based in Fresno County, California . This California school-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Fresno County, California Fresno County ( / ˈ f r ɛ z n oʊ / ), officially the County of Fresno , is a county located in the central portion of
120-470: A GOP-leaning swing county. It barely favored Reagan's successor (then) vice president George H. W. Bush in 1988 . Fresno would narrowly vote Democratic for Bill Clinton in 1992 , marking the first time that Democrats won the county since Jimmy Carter in 1976 . Republicans won elections in Fresno County by increasing margins from 1996 to 2004 , then again in 2024 . Between 2008 to 2020 ,
180-402: A majority of Democratic voters. Presidential elections have been competitive in recent decades. In 2020 , Joe Biden became the first Democratic presidential candidate since Lyndon Johnson in 1964 to win a majority of the vote in Fresno County. The cities of Clovis , Coalinga , and Kingsburg voted overwhelmingly for Mitt Romney in 2012 . Reedley did so by much lesser margins and
240-510: A political party. Republicans have a plurality or majority of voter roll registration in the cities of Clovis, Coalinga, Kingsburg, Reedley, and the unincorporated areas. The other cities and towns have Democratic pluralities or majorities. From Fresno County's incorporation in 1856, it voted Democratic in every election until 1904 , when President Theodore Roosevelt stood for re-election. Fresno County backed Roosevelt over his Democratic opponent Alton B. Parker . This did not immediately change
300-454: A population of 13,380. The population density was 2,175.8 inhabitants per square mile (840.1/km ). The racial makeup of Coalinga was 7,734 (57.8%) White , 549 (4.1%) African American , 171 (1.3%) Native American , 407 (3.0%) Asian , 36 (0.3%) Pacific Islander , 3,937 (29.4%) from other races , and 546 (4.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7,161 persons (53.5%). The Census reported that 11,752 people (87.8% of
360-556: A population of 930,450. The racial makeup of Fresno County was 515,145 (55.4%) White , 49,523 (5.3%) African American , 15,649 (1.7%) Native American , 89,357 (9.6%) Asian (3.3% Hmong, 1.7% Asian Indian, 1.0% Filipino, 0.8% Laotian, 0.6% Chinese, 0.5% Japanese, 0.5% Cambodian, 0.3% Vietnamese, 0.2% Korean, 0.1% Pakistani, 0.1% Thai), 1,405 (0.2%) Pacific Islander , 217,085 (23.3%) from other races , and 42,286 (4.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 468,070 persons (50.3%). 46.0% of Fresno County's population
420-609: Is Spanish for "ash tree" and it was in recognition of the abundance of the shrubby local ash, Fraxinus dipetala , growing along the San Joaquin River that it received its name. Parts of Fresno County's territory were given to Mono County in 1861 and to Madera County in 1893. The original county seat was along the San Joaquin River in Millerton , but was moved to the rapidly growing town of Fresno on
480-625: Is 9a. The average annual precipitation is 8.18 inches (208 mm), falling mainly from October to May. The city's main industries are agriculture , oil , Cannabis , education and incarceration . The city is home to the Coalinga Oil Field , operated by Chevron and Aera Energy ; the Guijarral Hills Oil Field ; and Pleasant Valley State Prison . Coalinga State Hospital opened in September 2005. It
540-454: Is Braner's Cut north of Eureka, whose sign said "BRACUT," which has now become the name of that spot along Highway 101.] The resemblance to Nahuatl (where cōātl = "snake") is accidental. The first post office was established in 1899. The city was incorporated in 1906. The town is mostly surrounded by the Coalinga oil field whose principal operator, Chevron , is a major employer in
600-546: Is a city in Fresno County and the western San Joaquin Valley , in central California about 80 miles (128 km) southeast of Salinas . It was formerly known as Coaling Station A , Coalingo , and Coalinga Station . The population was 13,380 as of the 2010 census, up from 11,668 at the 2000 census. It is the site of both Pleasant Valley State Prison and Coalinga State Hospital . Legendary bandit Joaquin Murrieta
660-477: Is also on the museum's property. The museum continues to collect historical items donated to the collection. The Coalinga Rifle Club, whose 25 point, 1000 yard range facility is west of town, is host to various California State Rifle Championships. These include: California State Long Range, Mid Range, Palma Rifle, Fullbore, Service Rifle and High Power Championships. In the past, the Navy SEALs have trained at
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#1732779741240720-603: Is chronically threatened by the presence of the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter and the disease it carries, Pierce's Disease. See Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter in California and Pierce's Disease in California . Pistachio production in the United States was 523,900 MT in 2021, with 40% of that number being from Fresno, California. The peach harvest was worth $ 264,139,238 in 2017. Fresno is
780-668: Is currently the eighth-largest field in the state. More than thirty structures in Fresno County are on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Fresno Water Tower , which once held over 250,000 US gallons (950 m ) of water for the city of Fresno, the Meux Home , and Kearney Mansion Museum . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 6,011 square miles (15,570 km ), of which 5,958 square miles (15,430 km )
840-575: Is land and 53 square miles (140 km ) (0.9%) is water. Fresno County consists of about 38 smaller towns including Fresno, Selma, Parlier, Clovis, Reedly, Sanger, Kerman, Kingsburg, Coalinga, Firebaugh, Calwa, Friant, Mendota, Fowler, Shaver lake, San Joaquin, Orange Cove, Del Ray, Yokuts Valley, Auberry, Huron, Caruthers, Riverdale, Laton, Big Creek, Tranquility, Biola, Raisin City, Easton, Three Rocks, Cantou Creek, Lanare, Minkler, Mayfair, Malaga, Bowles, Monmouth, and West Park. Major watercourses are
900-530: Is median family income in 1999 dollars. "Med. home value" is the median value of single-family houses. "Poverty families" is the percentage of families with incomes below the poverty level. "High school diploma" is the percentage of people 25 years and over who had graduated from high school. The Horned Toad Derby is held in Coalinga in late May over the Memorial Day weekend annually. The three-day event
960-515: Is nearby. Coalinga is located at the junction of California State Route 198 and California State Route 33 . Fresno County Rural Transit Agency provides Monday through Saturday bus service between Coalinga and Fresno , including stops at Fresno Amtrak and Fresno International Airport . FlixBus stops twice daily at the ARCO station, en route to Los Angeles and the Bay Area. The city owns
1020-679: Is now a GOP-leaning "swing" city in the county. Huron , Mendota , Orange Cove , Parlier , Fowler , Firebaugh , Fresno , Kerman , Sanger , Selma , and San Joaquin voted overwhelmingly for President Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. According to the California Secretary of State , in October 2012, there were 410,188 registered voters in Fresno County. 158,267 (38.6%) were registered Republican, 164,663 (40.1%) were registered Democratic, 19,841 (4.8%) are registered with other political parties, and 67,417 (16.4%) declined to state
1080-413: Is of Mexican descent; 0.7% of its residents are Salvadoran, and 0.3% of its residents are Puerto Rican. As of the census of 2000, there were 799,407 people, 252,940 households, and 186,669 families residing in the county. The population density was 134 people per square mile (52 people/km ). There were 270,767 housing units at an average density of 45 per square mile (17/km ). The racial makeup of
1140-528: Is similar to the more famous Jumping Frog Jubilee held in Calaveras County, California , but utilizes locally caught horned toads (lizards) rather than frogs. The tradition began in 1935. The WHAMOBASS Balloon Rally is hosted by Coalinga annually on the November weekend closest to Montgolfiere Day (November 21) every year. It's the longest consecutively running annual hot air balloon rally in
1200-554: Is the primary industry in Fresno County. 1.88 million acres (0.76 million hectares; 7,600 square kilometres; 2,940 square miles) are under cultivation, almost half the total county area of 3.84 million acres (1.55 million hectares; 15,500 square kilometres; 6,000 square miles). Ag production totaled $ 7.98 billion in 2017, making it the number one agricultural county in the nation. Over 300 different crops are grown here. Major crops and livestocks include: The grape harvest brought in $ 1,046,356,645 in 2017. Production
1260-642: The 49th most populous combined statistical area and the 55th most populous primary statistical area of the United States as of July 1, 2012. The Government of Fresno County is defined and authorized under the California Constitution , law , and the Charter of the County of Fresno. Much of the Government of California is in practice the responsibility of county governments, such as
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#17327797412401320-709: The Fresno County Jail in downtown Fresno. The department provides police patrol and detective services for the unincorporated areas of the county which encompasses approximately 250,000 residents, or 25% of the county's total population. The department also provides law enforcement services by contract with the city of San Joaquin , population 4100. Municipal police departments in the county are: Fresno, population 500,000; Clovis, 110,000; Sanger, 25,000; Reedley, 24,000; Selma, 23,000; Coalinga, 17,000; Kerman, 14,000; Kingsburg, 12,000; Huron, 7,000; Firebaugh, 8,500; Fowler, 6,500. Fresno County's voter registration shows
1380-647: The San Joaquin River , Kings River , Delta-Mendota Canal , Big Creek , Friant Kern Canal , Helm Canal and Madera Canal . It is bordered on the west by the Coast Range and on the east by the Sierra Nevada . It is the center of a large agricultural area, known as the most agriculturally rich county in the United States . The county withdrew 3.7 billion US gallons (14,000,000 m ) of fresh water per day in 2000, more than any other county in
1440-694: The Sheriff , District Attorney, Assessor-Recorder, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, and Clerk/Registrar of Voters, and numerous county departments and entities under the supervision of the County Administrator. As of February 2018 the members of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors are: The Fresno County Sheriff provides court protection, jail administration, and coroner services for all of Fresno County and its population of approximately of 994,400 residents. They operate
1500-664: The U.S. state of California . As of the 2020 Census , the population was 1,008,654. The county seat is Fresno , the fifth-most populous city in California. Fresno County comprises the Fresno, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is part of the Fresno– Madera , CA Combined Statistical Area . It is located in the Central Valley , south of Stockton and north of Bakersfield . Since 2010, statewide droughts in California have further strained both Fresno County's and
1560-571: The 1900s (decade), even though the field itself was known at least as early as the 1860s. By 1910, Coalinga Oil Field , the largest field in Fresno County, was the most richly productive oil field in California; a dramatic oil gusher in 1909, the biggest in California up until that time, was an event of sufficient excitement to cause the Los Angeles Stock Exchange to close for a day so that its members could come by train to view it. The Coalinga field continues to produce oil, and
1620-425: The Fresno, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The United States Census Bureau ranked the Fresno, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area as the 56th most populous metropolitan statistical area of the United States as of July 1, 2012. The Office of Management and Budget has further designated the Fresno, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area as a component of the more extensive Fresno–Madera, CA Combined Statistical Area ,
1680-538: The GOP had lost ground with Hispanic voters, thus allowing the county to swing Democratic, voting twice for Obama, and then for Hillary Clinton in 2016 , and for Joe Biden in 2020. However, in 2024 , Fresno County would swing Republican when it voted for Donald Trump , making it one of eight counties to flip from Biden to Trump, and making Fresno one of six counties to vote for the Republican presidential candidate for
1740-443: The Government of Fresno County. The County government provides countywide services such as elections and voter registration, law enforcement, jails, vital records, property records, tax collection, public health, and social services. In addition the County serves as the local government for all unincorporated areas. The County government is composed of the elected five-member Board of Supervisors, several other elected offices including
1800-535: The International Aerobatic Club. It relocated to Coalinga from Paso Robles in 2013. Visitors to the airport can view upwards of 45 pilots flying a wide variety of competitive aircraft in five categories of competition over a two-day period. The Harris Ranch is a cattle ranch that features a hotel, several restaurants, and a gift shop for travelers. It is located on Interstate 5 about 13 miles northeast of Coalinga. The Harris Ranch Airport
1860-539: The United States. In recent years, statewide droughts in California have further strained both Fresno's and the entire Central Valley's water security . Fresno County is part of the Madera AVA wine region . However, Fresno was named after two particular ash trees that grew near the town of Minkler on the Kings River, one of which is still alive and standing. A number of minerals have been discovered in
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1920-422: The age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.59. In the county, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under
1980-462: The age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 34,725, and the median income for a family was $ 38,455. Males had a median income of $ 33,375 versus $ 26,501 for females. The per capita income for
2040-427: The area. On May 2, 1983, Coalinga was struck by an earthquake with a moment magnitude of 6.5, which nearly destroyed more than 300 homes and apartment buildings; another 691 buildings suffered major damage, and hundreds more had minor damage. Damage was severe in downtown Coalinga; the eight-block commercial district was almost totally destroyed. The shock was felt as far away as Los Angeles and western Nevada , and
2100-597: The city get out of a financial crisis and to supply jobs to local residents. Coalinga is the site of Coalinga College (formally West Hills College-Coalinga), which is part of the California Community Colleges system . Its children are served by the Coalinga-Huron Joint Unified School District , of which Coalinga High School is a part. The 2010 United States Census reported that Coalinga had
2160-444: The county was $ 15,495. About 17.6% of families and 22.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 31.7% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over. Fresno County is also known for having the highest rate of chlamydia in the state. In 2006 it had 545.2 cases per 100,000 people, compared with the statewide average of 363.5. The United States Office of Management and Budget has designated Fresno County as
2220-522: The county was 54.3% White , 5.3% Black or African American , 1.6% Native American , 8.1% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 25.9% from other races , and 4.7% from two or more races. 44.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. In terms of ancestry, the county was 7.5% German , 6.6% Irish , 6.3% English ancestry according to Census 2000 . 59.3% spoke English , 31.5% Spanish and 3.1% Hmong as their first language. There were 252,940 households, out of which 41.2% had children under
2280-718: The county's voting tendencies, however. It supported southern Democrat Woodrow Wilson in the elections of 1912 and 1916 . Fresno County was generally Republican from the onset of the "roaring 1920s" until the Great Depression, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt forged the New Deal Coalition that benefitted the agrarian county. From 1932 to 1976 , the county consistently voted Democratic , barring Richard Nixon 's landslide victory over former Senator George McGovern (D-SD) in 1972 . With President Jimmy Carter 's defeat by Ronald Reagan , Fresno became
2340-574: The county, including macdonaldite , krauskopfite , walstromite , fresnoite , verplanckite , muirite , traskite , and kampfite . In October 2019 , the Bureau of Land Management ended a five-year moratorium on leasing federal land in California to fossil fuel companies, opening 725,000 acres (1100 sq. miles; 29,000 ha) to drilling in San Benito , Monterey , and Fresno counties. The 2010 United States Census reported that Fresno County had
2400-437: The county. It voted "Yes" in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election and has voted for the Republican gubernatorial candidate in every election since 1978 . On November 4, 2008, Fresno County voted 68.6% for Proposition 8 , which amended the California Constitution to ban same-sex marriages . The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense. Agriculture
2460-491: The cultivation of Fresno County – now one of the nation's leading agricultural regions. In more recent times cotton became a major crop in Fresno and the southern San Joaquin Valley, but recent drought and lower demand have lessened cotton's importance to the local economy. The discovery of oil in the western part of the county, near the town of Coalinga at the foot of the Coast Ranges , brought about an economic boom in
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2520-470: The entire Central Valley's water security . The area now known as Fresno County was the traditional homeland of Yokuts and Mono peoples, and was later settled by Spaniards during a search for suitable mission sites. In 1846, this area became part of the United States as a result of the Mexican War. Fresno County was formed in 1856 from parts of Mariposa , Merced and Tulare counties. Fresno
2580-411: The first canals , called "Church Ditches", for irrigation . These canals allowed extensive cultivation of wheat . Francis Eisen, leader of the wine industry in Fresno County, also began the raisin industry in 1875, when he accidentally let some of his grapes dry on the vine. Anthony Easterby and Clovis Cole developed extensive grain and cattle ranches. These and other citizens laid the groundwork for
2640-1098: The first time since George W. Bush in 2004 In the United States House of Representatives , Fresno County is split among four congressional districts: In the California State Senate , the county is split among three legislative districts: In the California State Assembly , Fresno County is split between the 8th Assembly District, represented by Republican Jim Patterson, and the 31st Assembly District , represented by Democrat Joaquin Arambula . Fresno tends to remain socially conservative but more moderate on economic issues, which can be seen in Fresno's support for both socially conservative proposition amendments and Democratic candidates in presidential elections, especially if economic times are poor. In contrast, gubernatorial elections are considered safe for Republicans in
2700-514: The newly built Southern Pacific Railroad line. A special election was held on March 23, 1874, to decide if Millerton should remain the County Seat or if the County Seat should be moved to another location. Fresno won the election that day and became the new Fresno County Seat. The settling of Fresno County was not without its conflicts, land disputes, and other natural disasters. Floods caused immeasurable damage elsewhere and fires also plagued
2760-417: The north. The Southern Pacific Railroad Company established the site as a coaling station in 1888, and it was called simply Coaling Station A. Local tradition has it that an official of Southern Pacific made the name more sonorous by adding an a to it. However, it is just as likely that the small railside signs of the day, which often abbreviated names, read "COALINGA" to mean "Coaling A." [Another example
2820-432: The population was Hispanic or Latino. The median age in 2000 was 28.6 years, younger than the 33.3 figure for California and the 35.3 figure for the United States as a whole. The median income for a family was $ 41,208, about $ 11,000 less than for other families in California or the country at large. The Coalinga Chamber of Commerce Web site in 2007 estimated a population of 18,061 for the city. Notes: "Family income"
2880-643: The population) lived in households, 130 (1.0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 1,498 (11.2%) were institutionalized. There were 3,896 households, out of which 1,809 (46.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,913 (49.1%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 658 (16.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 311 (8.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 341 (8.8%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 16 (0.4%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 797 households (20.5%) were made up of individuals, and 220 (5.6%) had someone living alone who
2940-554: The population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 5,560 people (41.6%) lived in rental housing units. At the census of 2000, there were 11,668 people, 3,515 households, and 2,632 families residing in the city. These included 805 people who were living in group homes. The racial makeup of Coalinga under those circumstances was 57.3 percent white, 2.4 percent African American, 1.5 percent Native American , 1.7 percent Asian, 0.2 percent Pacific Islander, 32.3 percent from other races , and 4.6 percent from two or more races. About half
3000-478: The prediction was no longer valid. Coalinga is located 52 miles (84 km) southwest of Fresno , at an elevation of 673 feet (205 m). The topography is generally level, suitable for a number of field crops which do not require large amounts of water. It is located near the eastern foothills of the Diablo Range . Underlying rock formations include the occurrence of Vaqueros sandstone . Surrounding
3060-508: The rifle club. It is also the home of the California Grizzlies, Junior National Champions for the last four years. They have recreational facilities for rifle, pistol, shotgun and a 500-meter Metallic Silhouette Range. The New Coalinga Municipal Airport is host to the annual Northern California Aerobatic contest. This early June event is typically the largest of five annual California regional aerobatic contests sanctioned by
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#17327797412403120-552: The second highest cotton producer in the state, harvesting 223,443 bales in 2017. This is a close second to neighboring Kings . Due to its tremendous agricultural success, the county also has a tremendous problem with glyphosate resistance . Okada et al. , 2013 finds a high degree of resistance in Marestail ( Conyza canadensis ). Coalinga, California Coalinga ( / ˌ k oʊ . ə ˈ l ɪ ŋ ɡ ə / or / k ə ˈ l ɪ ŋ ɡ ə / )
3180-472: The settlers of Fresno County. In 1882, the greatest of the early day fires wiped out an entire block of the city of Fresno, and was followed by another devastating blaze in 1883. At the same time residents brought irrigation , electricity, and extensive agriculture to the area. In 1865, William Helm brought his sheep to Fresno county, which was then a vast space of open land. Helm was the largest individual sheep grower in Fresno County. Moses Church developed
3240-549: The town in a semicircle from the west, around the north, and to the east are several anticlinal formations containing considerable accumulations of petroleum as the Coalinga Oil Field , from which oil has been withdrawn for more than a hundred years. The city is located near a particularly active portion of the San Andreas Fault , and earthquakes are frequent. Coalinga has a cold semi-arid climate ( BSk ), with very hot summers and cool winters. Its hardiness zone
3300-660: The world. It is sponsored by the Whiskey Hill Atherton Menlo Oaks Ballooning & Sporting Society. Typically, more than 40 balloons ascend at dawn on Saturday and Sunday morning from the athletic field of West Hills College Coalinga . A small number fly on Friday and occasionally on Thursday. The R.C. Baker Memorial Museum is housed in the former Baker Oil Tools machine shop in town. The museum displays local fossils, models of prehistoric fauna, Native American artifacts, and items from pioneer settlers. A restored 1934 Richfield gas station
3360-430: Was 31.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 132.1 males. There were 4,344 housing units at an average density of 706.4 per square mile (272.7/km ), of which 3,896 were occupied, of which 1,996 (51.2%) were owner-occupied, and 1,900 (48.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.4%. 6,192 people (46.3% of
3420-417: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02. There were 2,882 families (74.0% of all households); the average family size was 3.49. The population was spread out, with 3,763 people (28.1%) under the age of 18, 1,610 people (12.0%) aged 18 to 24, 3,646 people (27.2%) aged 25 to 44, 3,308 people (24.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,053 people (7.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
3480-401: Was California's first new mental health hospital in more than 50 years, a 1,500-bed facility built specifically to house sexually violent predators . In 2016 Coalinga was one of the first cities to pass an ordinance allowing for the cultivation, manufacturing and distribution of cannabis . The City sold its old Claremont Custody Center (jail) to Ocean Grown Extracts for $ 4.1 million, to help
3540-447: Was followed by a series of aftershocks that caused additional minor damage and some injuries. Only one death was reported: a man who succumbed to a heart attack. In 2022, the city struggled to confront an acute water shortage. The city’s only water source is an aqueduct that is managed by the federal government. Officials estimated that the water was going to run dry before the end of 2022. Due to statewide floods that winter, though,
3600-486: Was killed in 1853 at his headquarters, Arroyo de Cantua, north of Coalinga. California Historical Landmark #344 marks the approximate site of where he was slain, near the junction of present-day State Route 33 and Route 198 . Before 20th-century diesel locomotives , steam locomotives were used, and powered in the San Joaquin Valley by burning coal mined from the northern foothills of Mount Diablo to
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