The Corcoran Journal

11/18/2024

Pie Contest today! Pies should be in between 2:30-3 p.m. at the Corcoran Journal office, 1040 Whitley Avenue.

The Corcoran Journal and Corcoran Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Pie contest will be held Monday, Nov. 18. Winners of the pie contest will be awarded with cash prizes and their photo along with their pie recipe will be featured in The Corcoran Journal.
Pie entries will be judged by a panel of pie experts. The group of judges will evaluate each entry on the following criteria:
--Overall appearance;
--Taste and texture of the crust; and
--Taste and texture of the filling.
The contest is open to anyone, with the exception of employees of the newspaper or the Chamber of Commerce. Individuals can submit more than one entry; however, each pie must be submitted with a separate entry form. There is no charge for entries.
Prizes include $100 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place. The Journal will take photos of the winners and print the winning recipe in the newspaper the week before Thanksgiving.
For more information contact The Corcoran Journal at 992-3115 or the chamber at 992-4514.

11/15/2024

Pie Contest Monday!
The Corcoran Journal and Corcoran Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Pie contest will be held Monday, Nov. 18. Winners of the pie contest will be awarded with cash prizes and their photo along with their pie recipe will be featured in The Corcoran Journal.
Pie entries will be judged by a panel of pie experts. The group of judges will evaluate each entry on the following criteria:
--Overall appearance;
--Taste and texture of the crust; and
--Taste and texture of the filling.
The contest is open to anyone, with the exception of employees of the newspaper or the Chamber of Commerce. Individuals can submit more than one entry; however, each pie must be submitted with a separate entry form. There is no charge for entries.
Prizes include $100 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place. The Journal will take photos of the winners and print the winning recipe in the newspaper the week before Thanksgiving.
For more information contact The Corcoran Journal at 992-3115 or the chamber at 992-4514.

10/30/2024

There are a few tickets left for Saturday’s Rotary Wine Tasting!

10/29/2024

Early Saturday morning, October 26, 2024, at approximately 2:18 a.m., Corcoran Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on the 1800 block of Dairy Avenue. The stop involved a black Chevrolet Blazer, which officers observed committing a traffic violation. When the vehicle came to a stop in a nearby apartment complex parking lot, two Hispanic male occupants fled on foot.
The driver, identified as 22-year-old Christopher Campos of Corcoran, CA, was detained at the scene. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle, uncovering a stolen and loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun inside.
Campos was subsequently arrested and booked into the Kings County Jail in Hanford, CA. He faces multiple charges, including:
- **25800(A) PC** - Carrying a loaded firearm with intent to commit a felony
- **496(A) PC** - Possession of a stolen firearm
- **25850(A) PC** - Carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle
- **25400(A)(1) PC** - Carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle
Bail for Campos has been set at $85,000.

10/29/2024

Corcoran Police are investigating a shooting that took place late Friday night, October 25, 2024, on the 2400 block of Sherman Avenue. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 11:04 p.m., where it was indicated that a vehicle was involved in a shooting with individuals on foot.
Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male who had sustained injuries from the shooting. The victim, whose name has not been released, was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
At the scene, officers found multiple shell casings, which were collected as evidence. The Corcoran Police Department is actively investigating the incident, but no suspects have been identified or arrested at this time.
The Corcoran Police Department urges anyone with information about this case to come forward. Detective R. Sevilla is leading the investigation and can be reached at 559-992-5151. For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can also be submitted through the CPD confidential crime line at 559-992-3591.

10/24/2024

Rotary Wine Tasting set for Saturday, Nov. 2! Just one week away. Purchase your tickets today! Central Coast wines both red and white will be featured. See ad for more information. Tickets available at the Corcoran Chamber of Commerce office at 1040 Whitley Avenue or call 992-4514.

10/23/2024

10/17/2024

We are very blessed and grateful for the care my mom received during her battle with breast cancer. But we also know this isn’t always the story, so we want to help ensure that all women have the opportunity to receive high quality healthcare.

We have always shown our love through food so a dinner plate fundraiser made perfect sense for us.

100% of the profits will be donated to the Rural Gone Urban, a nonprofit providing no-questions-asked grants to women with cancer. 🩷🩷

10/08/2024

Join us tonight! Free Cotton Candy from Cloud Cotton Candy sponsored by the Corcoran Chamber of Commerce, The Corcoran Journal and the Corcoran Rotary Club.

10/03/2024

Huge congratulations to Julian Fernandez from for being this week’s Student Athlete of the Week👏🏼Catch Julian & Phil on Behind The Bench at 1430 espn‼️

10/02/2024

Be prepared to cheer on your Corcoran High School Panthers by purchasing a Panther Rally Towel for $10. Rally Towels are available at The Corcoran Journal/Corcoran Chamber of Commerce office at 1040 Whitley Avenue! We are open from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

10/02/2024

Resurrection Ministries Church is holding a yard sale Thursday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
There are plenty of miscellaneous items for sale. There will also be some free items as well. Half off of everything and everything must go!
The church is located at 2824 Whitley Avenue.

09/17/2024

Corcoran High and Fresno State Basketball Camp. Spots are limited! Signup today!

08/20/2024

Sign up today for a chance to earn a $1,000 scholarship!

Sign up today to be part of the 2024 Cotton Royalty Court which will ride on the Corcoran Chamber of Commerce float in the Cotton parade. This year's Cotton Queen or King will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Call Lisa at the chamber at 992-4514 or stop by the chamber office at 1040 Whitley Avenue to fill out an entry form.