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

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.

Judge rules against Avenal in fire services dispute

Kings County will not be required to provide fire service to Avenal.  A Kings County Judge denied Avenal’s request for a temporary restraining order to force the county to continue fire services on Wednesday.  The backstory: The Kings County Board of Supervisors voted to terminate the county’s fire service agreement with Avenal on March 28.  Avenal planned to hold a boxing event at its community center late last month while the center was still…