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Man arrested for July 2 murder
Corcoran Police Officers arrested a man for the murder of Jason Pico on July 2.
Juvenile arrested for assault with a deadly weapon
Monday, January 14, 2024 at 11:38 a.m., Corcoran Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence in Corcoran regarding a 911 call of a stabbing victim. Upon arrival, officers made contact the adult male victim who sustained stab...
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This event is happening Feb. 25 with presenter Daniel Ramirez. Source: The Corcoran Journal Instagram Page
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Wear blue and gold tonight and come out and support the Corcoran High School Panthers!! Source: The Corcoran Journal Instagram Page
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Register today! Source: The Corcoran Journal Instagram Page
Sports
Cotton Festival returns October 2
The 60th Corcoran Cotton Festival is being planned for Saturday, October 2. With the return of the festival which was cancelled last year due to COVID—comes the return of the Amateur Rib Cook-Off. Festival activities will kick off with the Cost Less Foods parade which...
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.
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
Lucas “Luke” Martinez
Lucas Ernest “Luke” Martinez was born October 6, 1928 in Nacogdoches, Texas to James and Katherine Martinez. Luke passed away Sept. 16, 2024 in Bakersfield after a brief illness. Luke grew up in Nacogdoches until he was eight years old, when his...
Robert (Bobby) “Big Rob” Atilano Jr.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, October 5 at 1 p.m. at Salser and Dillard Funeral Home in Visalia for Robert (Bobby) “Big Rob” Atilano, 52, who died September 13, 2023 in Visalia. Bobby worked for The Corcoran Journal for nearly 25...
Michael Ernest “Mikey” Syra
Michael Ernest “Mikey” Syra was born July 28, 1950 in Corcoran to Bob and Mildred Syra, and he passed away Feb. 6 at the age of 72 following a brief battle with an illness. Mike is survived by his son, Jeffrey Michael Syra of Fresno; his brother,...
Robert Alcorn
Graveside services were held March 24, at the Corcoran Cemetery at 1p.m. for Robert Alcorn. Robert passed away March 16 and peacefully went to be with his Lord. Robert was born in Hanford, CA on July 8, 1948 to Merkel and Marjorie Alcorn, longtime...
Norman Westbay
Norman Westbay June 18, 1949 – March 13, 2023 Norman Ralph Westbay, 73, of Nipomo passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on March 13, 2023, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Norman was born on June 18, 1949 in...
Fidencia Hernandez
Services for Fidencia Hernandez were held March 17 at 10 a.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Corcoran. She passed away in Hanford March 6. Fidencia was born in Vianueva, Zacatecas, Mexico on November 16, 1956 to Pantaleon and...
Mariano Montiel Montoya
Services were held Saturday, March 4 for Mariano Montiel Montoya, 85, who died Feb. 17 in Hanford. Mariano was born August 17, 1937 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Mariano and Francisca Montoya. Mariano worked as a farm laborer for 41 years. He is...
Eugene Felix Martinez Jr.
Mass services were held Friday, March 24 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for Eugene Felix Martinez, Jr., 63, who died Feb. 26 in Corcoran. Martinez was born in Corcoran January 14, 1960 to Eugene and Frances Martinez. Eugene...
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