Headlines
Homes hit by gunfire
Corcoran Police officers are searching for more information on a shooting which occurred Sunday, March 21 at approximately 5:20 p.m. in the 1200 block of King Avenue.
Local man arrested for murder
An argument led to the murder of a much loved local transient woman. On St. Patrick’s Day in the 1000 block of Norboe Corcoran Police Officers were called to a residence at 5:32 p.m. for a female fall victim.
News
Instagram Post: The Corcoran Journal is looking for past…
The Corcoran Journal is looking for past Col. J.G. Boswell Scholarship recipients to participate in a Where are they Now? feature article. For more...
Instagram Post: New Funding Alert CalTrans has partnere…
New Funding Alert 🚨 CalTrans has partnered with the City of Corcoran for the last week of their Spring Clean Up event. Starting tomorrow April...
Drive Thru Prayer event Friday!…
Drive Thru Prayer event Friday! Source: The Corcoran Journal Instagram Page
Events
Sports
Thompson named to CalHiSports all-state team
Aaliyah Thompson of Corcoran has added another honor to her growing list. Aaliyah has been named to the Div. V First Team All-State by Cal-Hi Sports.
CHS Class Athletes of the Year
Corcoran High Class Athletes of the Year were honored during last week’s Athlete of the Year banquet which was held in the Technology Learning Center at CHS. A female and male athlete of the year are chosen in each class. The following are the winners
Business
Aftershock set for May 15
After having to cancel the event last year due to COVID-19, the Corcoran Chamber of Commerce is looking to hold their Aftershock Car Show, Saturday, May 15.
Chamber to recognize top citizens
The Corcoran Chamber of Commerce has chosen its top citizens who will be honored at the annual banquet.
Nominations sought
The Corcoran Chamber of Commerce is in search of Corcoran’s finest for 2018. The chamber is looking for nominees for Man, Woman, Jr. Citizen and Organization of the Year.
Pizza Factory celebrates 30 years
Corcoran Pizza Factory celebrated 30 years in business Monday, May 16. The neighborhood pizza parlor has successfully captured the taste-buds and hearts of those in Corcoran.
Obituaries
Betty Ann Dawes
Betty Ann Dawes passed away in her home, at the age of 76, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday April 5, 2022. She was born to Deward and Rena Eagle on September 27, 1945 in Arkansas. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Eagle; her...
Luis Vasquez
Luis Vasquez, 68 of Visalia, California, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. Luis was born to Refugio Vasquez and Della Rogriguez on September 22, 1953 in Corcoran, California. Luis grew up in Corcoran and graduated...
Billie Byrne
Billie Byrne passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the age of 86 with her family beside her. Billie was born to Sacramento and Mary Bloyed Bynum on February 24, 1936 in Fayetteville. Arkansas. Her family moved to Corcoran,...
Frances Beth Speck
Funeral Services for Frances Beth Speck were held March 3 at 11 a.m. at Living Christ Church, 2516 N. M St., Tulare. She passed away February 6 at her home in Tulare. Beth, a former resident of Corcoran, was born in Exeter, California, on November...
Michele (Kreel) Souza
Michele Ilene (Kreel) Souza was born June 8, 1947 in Rochester, NY to Steve and Betty Kreel. Michele is survived by her sister, Pam Davis of Corcoran. Michele is also survived by two children son, Michael and daughter, Janis (John) Frye; and three...
Manuela “Nola” Robles Robinson
Services were held Friday, March 18 at 11 a.m. at Bledsoe Family Peoples Funeral Chapel for Manuela “Nola” Robles Robinson, 72, who died Feb. 25. Robinson was born Oct. 24, 1949 in Senora, Arizona. She had been a resident of Corcoran since 1980....
Gilberto Alejos Del Valle
Gilberto Alejos Del Valle was born on Feb. 4, 1947, in San Benito, Texas, to Apolonio Del Valle and Paula Alejos Del Valle. He entered into eternal rest at his home in Corcoran Feb. 8 at the age of 75 years. A celebration of life was held Saturday,...
Verdo Benjamin Gregory
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022 for Verdo Benjamin Gregory, who passed away on January 20, 2022 in Fresno. Verdo was born on September 12, 1944 in Tulare to Verdo Gregory Sr. and GraceAnn Gregory. He spent his youth in...