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.
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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.
Homeless problem evident at John Maroot Park
The homeless at John Maroot Park are hard to miss. The sight reminds Corcoran residents of the tents set up by homeless in neighboring cities next to their freeways. However, as common as it may be for larger cities Corcoran has seemed to escape the big city homeless issues in the past, until today.
Kiwanis Club of Corcoran donated new books to Bret Harte preschool students
To celebrate and encourage literacy in the homes of Corcoran preschoolers, the Corcoran Kiwanis Club made a donation of a new Dr. Seuss books for each student attending Bret Harte Preschool and EduCare’s Corcoran Learning Center Preschool program.
John Muir receives Bonner Center Education award
The Fresno State Bonner Center for Character Education and Citizenship named John Muir Middle School as a 2021 Character and Civic Education Award recipient.
Col. J.G. Boswell Scholar: Martinez won scholarship in 2000; is Program Manager for Raytheon
Col. J.G. Boswell Scholar Ed Martinez has worked for Raytheon for the past 16 years. Martinez won the Col. J.G. Boswell Scholarship in 2000 the year he graduated from Corcoran high School. Col. J.G. Boswell Scholar Ed Martinez has worked for Raytheon for the past 16 years. Martinez won the Col. J.G. Boswell Scholarship in 2000 the year he graduated from Corcoran High School.
Corcoran loses farming icon Morris Proctor
Longtime Corcoran farmer and businessman Quinton Morris Proctor passed away on December 30, 2020.
Barrera to serve as PACER for CSBA

Former Corcoran resident Cecilio Barrera has a new position in education. Barrera has been named the CSBA Public Affairs and Community Engagement Representative (PACER) for the San Joaquin-South Division which covers all of Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern counties.
New Corcoran Hospital District website
The Corcoran District Hospital (CDH) board has announced the completion of its new website.
Law enforcement role regarding stay at home order
Large gatherings are reportedly still being held amid the State of California’s Shelter in Place order issued by Governor Gavin Newsome. Last week, Kings County Supervisor Richard Valle led the Board of Supervisors in presenting a resolution ordering all residents to comply with the State’s stay at home orders.