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<div class="StoryBlock"> Fresno State’s beloved live mascot Victor E. Bulldog II passed away on Thursday. He went into severe anaphylactic shock after being stung by a bee.<br /><br /></div>

<div class="StoryBlock"> In the south valley, the search continues for an arsonist in Visalia after seven fires were set.<br /> <br />The fires burned part of Mill Creek, along Main Street between Ben Maddox and Cain. The fires threatened nearby businesses, but were mainly concentrated to a stretch of dry …

<div class="StoryBlock"> Fresno police need your help identifying two people who allegedly robbed a north Fresno business.<br /> <br />It happened Saturday afternoon at the Ulta beauty store on Blackstone, south of Nees. Police say a man and a woman entered the store and began picking up items from around …

<div class="StoryBlock"> A 4th grade teacher in Dinuba is now accused of embezzling from the booster club.<br /><br />Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 35-year-old Nitcia Alejandro. She’s a 4th grade teacher at Grand View Elementary School in Dinuba and is also the Booster Club president. <br /><br />She’s accused of …

<div class="StoryBlock"> Kerman Police say the driver of a stolen car who fled from officers was killed in a crash. It happened just after 9 last night on Stanislaus at Merlot, that’s a residential area off Madera Avenue.<br />Officers say they attempted to stop the car but the driver sped …

<div class="StoryBlock"> A new CPR device is helping local paramedics respond to cardiac arrest calls improving a patient’s chances for survival. <br /> When paramedics receive a cardiac arrest call every second counts. That is why American Ambulance is taking a new approach to how they respond to cardiac arrests. …

<div class="StoryBlock"> <font size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A man in his 70s is in critical condition after receiving 2nd and 3rd burns in a home fire. The man&nbsp;sustained major inhalation injuries and was taken to the Burn Center at&nbsp;Fresno’s Community Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />At about 5 p.m., firefighters with the Fresno …

<div class="StoryBlock"> <p>California lawmakers are drafting a bill that would ban the sale of TVs that use voice recognition software while the consumer isn’t aware.</p><p>Voice recognition software is available in a lot of the technology–from cell phones, to toys, to TVs. Smart&nbsp;TVs with voice recognition have the ability to understand …

<div class="StoryBlock"> WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Radio Television Digital News Foundation hosted its 25th annual First Amendment Awards dinner Wednesday night in Washington D.C. <br /><br />The celebration honors working journalists and corporate executives for their hard work and dedication in the television broadcasting industry. Wednesday night, Nexstar Chairman, President …

<div class="StoryBlock"> More security cameras and better lighting is expected to be installed soon at all Fresno Unified middle schools and high schools. Superintendent Michael Hanson announced on Wednesday that the Board of Education is devoting $3.5 million will go towards upgrading safety and security measures. Hanson said they plan …

<div class="StoryBlock"> <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A beautiful painting by Fresno artist Aram Melkonian is now on display at the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church in Fresno.&nbsp; It depicts an important moment in Armenian history– when Armenia’s pagan king was baptized by Saint Gregory the Illuminator.&nbsp; It was then that Armenia became …

<div class="StoryBlock"> Citrus farmers have less fruit to harvest this year. It’s a direct result of the drought. In places like Lindsay and Terra Bella, Valencia orange trees produced a lighter crop. It could lead to higher prices on the market, which is good for some growers but others will …

<div class="StoryBlock"> <div style="color: #000000; font-family: tahoma; font-size: 10pt; direction: ltr;"><font size="2">State lawmakers are working on legislation that would prohibit any state-funded colleges or universities, from banning the American flag. Last week the legislative counsel at UC Irvine voted to ban all flags, including the American flag, from hanging in …