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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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Corcoran Police Department Press Release
On Thursday, June 10, 2021, at approximately 1957 hours, Corcoran Police Officers contacted Mark Sanchez at a residence in the 1200 block of Hanna...
All systems go for Mission 14 at John Muir
John Muir Middle School has once again made history! A group of four young students were chosen to participate in the Mission 14 Apollo honoring NASA’s Apollo Missions to the Moon for the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). John Muir Middle School has once again made history!
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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
Thomas Soliz
Our beloved Tom went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2021 at the age of 57. Tom was born on January 15, 1964 in Hanford California to Mike Sr. and Lucy Soliz. He was raised in Corcoran, California and attended the local schools. He...
James Francis Doan “Jimmy”
James Francis Doan "Jimmy" was born June 13, 1944 and passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 54 years, Glenda by his side. He is survived by his daughters Jayme and Megan, His son in law Todd, his grandsons Koa and Dax and his sister Dana....
Jeffrey “Jeff” DeVaney
Jeffrey (Jeff) DeVaney of Santee California, peacefully passed away on July 7, 2021, in La Mesa, California. Born on June 10, 1954, to Marjorie and Ken DeVaney in Corcoran, California. He married Julie Zimmerman on September 5, 2015, who survives...
Arnuel “Arnie” Lofton
Graveside services have been held at Corcoran District Cemetery for Arnuel “Arnie” Lofton, who died July 10. Arnie was born October 23, 1949 to parents, Hank and Ivanelle Lofton. He moved to Corcoran with his parents in 1951. Arnie attended...
Nanny Joellen Lemay Thomas
Joellen LeMay Thomas was born in Kiowa, Oklahoma, on August 1, 1935, and left us on July 14, 2021. Joellen’s greatest love was her family and she was very proud to be called Nanny. Joellen was employed by the J.G. Boswell Company as a cook, and...
Alexander V. Medina
Combined Rosary and Mass services were held Friday, July 30 at 9 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for Alexander V. Medina, 58, who died July 10. Mr. Medina, also known as Big Jando was born in Hanford, California on March 20, 1963. He...
Paul Solis
Mass services were held Tuesday, July 27 at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for Paul Gonzalez Solis, 67, who died July 12 in Corcoran. Paul was born in California on June 13, 1954. He was a forklift driver for an ice cream company for...
David Cortez
Memorial services were held Saturday, July 31 at 10 a.m. at Corcoran Free Will Baptist Church for David Cortez, 64, who died July 16. David was born May 5, 1957. He graduated from CHS in 1976 and worked as a truck driver for Hansen Ranches and then...
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