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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.
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Instagram Post: A Community and Resource Fair and Vaccin…
A Community and Resource Fair and Vaccine Clinic is planned for Thursday, July 28 from 2-8 p.m. at the Veteran's Hall in John Maroot Park. FREE back...
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27 year old killed in Corcoran Source: The Corcoran Journal Instagram Page
Instagram Post: In this week’s Corcoran Journal: –Homel…
In this week's Corcoran Journal: --Homeless/tent city at John Maroot Park; problems, safety concerns, and rise in crime. --First human case of West...
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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
David Saenz
On Sunday, June 5, 2022, the Saenz family caped crusader David Saenz flew to heaven to join his mother Mirta where together they will be watching over their family and friends.David will forever be remembered for his generosity, bright smile and...
Cynthia Hunsacker
A memorial with friends and family will be held at a later date for Cynthia Cheryl Hunsucker, (Cindy) 64, who died June 11 in Bakersfield.Cindy is survived by her husband, Harold Hunsucker, of 49 years; three children, Staci Hunsucker, Jeremiah...
Kay McKinzie
Graveside services were held Thursday, July 7 at 9 a.m. at Corcoran Cemetery for Linda Kay McKinzie who died May 26.Kay was born in El Centro. Ca. April 7, 1947 to Jennie Mae Parks and Troy Parks. She was raised in Corcoran and graduated from...
Josephine Magana Travis
Josephine Magana Travis, 80, beloved sister, aunt, mother and grandmother passed away June 10, 2022.Born and raised in Corcoran, Josephine graduated from Corcoran High, College of the Sequoias, and Federico Beauty College. She retired from Sears...
Margaret Jean Hart
Services were held Thursday, June 30 at 10 a.m. at Bledsoe Family People’s Funeral Chapel for Margaret Jean Hart, who died June 11 in Tulare.Margaret was born in Watertown, New York May 16, 1952 to Roy Edward House and Norma Jean Murphy House. She...
Rachel Lemus
Mass services was held Wednesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for Rachel Hernandez Luna Lemus, who died June 6 in Visalia.Rachel was born August 5, 1963 in Hanford California to Julian Luna and Mary Hernandez Luna. She...
Benny Vasquez Jr.
Benny Vasquez, Jr. was born October 12, 1973 in Corcoran to Benny Vasquez and Linda Morin.Benny Jr. passed away June 7 in Tulare.He graduated from Corcoran High School and worked as an auto mechanic for 15 years.Benny Jr. is survived by his...
Gudelia Elias
Mass services were held Tuesday, June 21 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for Gudelia Elias, 91, who died June 7 in Visalia.Gudelia was born in Mexico City, Mexico on August 31, 1930 to Isidoro Mosqueda and Paulina Raya Mosqueda....
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