Avenal News

Valley doctors have nearly run out of vaccine for both swine and seasonal flu -- and worry that further shipments won't come close to meeting demand as anxious families line up for shots.

Two men are behind bars, accused of attempting to smuggle contraband and illegal substances into Avenal State Prison.

Two San Luis Obispo County residents were among four killed in a traffic accident Friday on Highway 46 in Kern County, according to a report by the Taft Midway Driller newspaper Web site.

Three adults and an infant were killed in a head-on wreck on Highway 46 near Lost Hills Friday, when one of the cars tried to pass several trucks, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Kings County sheriff's detectives believe the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Avenal man Wednesday night is gang-related. The victim, Ezaki Ramirez, suffered a gunshot wound in the 300 block of West San Joaquin Street in Avenal about 9:10 p.m., the Sheriff's Office reported.

A California prison was under lockdown Tuesday as administrators investigated a riot involving rival Latino gangs that sent 24 inmates to hospitals, one in serious condition.

A California prison was under lockdown Tuesday as administrators investigated a riot involving rival Latino gangs that sent 24 inmates to hospitals, one in serious condition.

A Kettleman City man was arrested Sunday and charged with sexual assaults on multiple children dating back about a decade, the Kings County Sheriff's Office reported today.

On a quest for a better alternative to fast food and gas station cafes, and armed with a curiosity for old California towns, I came across the small city of Avenal during a recent road trip.

There's some good news for job seekers in Kings County. The County is holding it's 14th Annual Job Developers Fair on Thursday in Downtown Hanford.

It didn't take long for Najee Ali to start advocating again - even behind bars. This time it's for the early release of California's nonviolent prisoners, specifically himself.

There was a riot today in Yard 2 of California's Avenal State Prison, in Kings County.

A southeast Clovis home's garage was damaged by fire Thursday afternoon, Clovis fire officials said.

Authorities say a 13-year-old boy is dead after apparently drowning near Bass Lake.

By Dennis Hart A 13-year-old boy on a weekend retreat with a group from Kings County apparently drowned today near Bass Lake.

A boy on a weekend retreat with a group from Kings County apparently drowned today near Bass Lake.

Kings County officials were asked on Wednesday to declare a health emergency and a moratorium against some industries.

Environmental groups and parents asked Wednesday for Kings County officials to declare a health emergency and a moratorium for all permits for what they say are polluting industries in Kettleman City, including a proposed expansion of the Waste Management Kettleman Hills facility and a proposed energy plant in Avenal.

A fire Monday afternoon near Avenal scorched about 60 acres of brush, Kings County Fire Department officials said.

Get the Latest CBS47 News Update from Friday Afternoon, June 26th. People gathered with heavy hearts in the Kings County city of Avenal today where a rosary was held for U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua Soto.