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A Tulare County sheriff’s deputy crashed his patrol car during a high speed pursuit. The deputy was chasing a suspected carjacker down Highway 190 in Porterville around 10:30 Wednesday night. Investigators say the suspect, Mario Hernandez Gomez pulled out a gun and started shooting. The deputy lost control, trying to …

Some students received a crash course of the valley’s rich Native American history. Fresno City College held its second annual Education Conference for Native American Youth. Students came from all over the valley to learn about the culture through art, presentations and performances. They also received a tour of the …

For the first time in years, Clovis’ Fire Department is bringing lessons on fire safety to local schools. The lessons took place at Dry Creek Elementary earlier today. Fire officials say the lessons are developed to help students understand how they can prevent fires and what they need to do …

President Obama will reportedly push ahead with executive action on immigration despite threats from Republicans getting ready to take control of congress. NBC News reports the president will soon issue orders that protect about five million illegal immigrants from deportation. Republicans are also looking to use their election day momentum …

A Fresno dry cleaner has to pay an $18,000 penalty to the local water quality board. Watch to find out why.

New clinic in Fresno is geared toward helping needy women and their families. The “Spirit of Health” medical clinic provides full medical services to the participants of the Spirit of Woman program. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning. A medical doctor as well as nursing staff will be …

There are new concerns Thursday night that a newly discovered tunnel in the Chinatown District of downtown Fresno could fall victim to the California High-Speed Rail. Chinatown Revitalization is a local non-profit organization aimed at preserving Chinatown’s history. The group said they have received pictures that show there is a …

Fresno’s hungry will be fed on Thanksgiving thanks to AAA. Its tow trucks dropped off turkeys at the Poverello House. The pallet of food may look small, but there are 80 turkeys in the boxes. The Poverello House says it can feed 800 people with the generous donation. This is …

Governor Jerry Brown is meeting with the governors from other western states to discuss ways to deal with the ongoing drought. The meeting is being held at the state capitol with The Western Governors’ Association. The governors say the drought is posing huge challenges to many western states as stores …

Three Fresno men who saved a man from his burning home are officially named heroes. The Fresno City Council named Nov. 13, 2014, “Tom Artiaga, Moises Gonzalez, and Art Meza Day” in the City of Fresno. The Fresno Fire Department also honored the trio with a Civilian Lifesaving Award. Last month, a …

It’s the main event in every western, but one Fresno man is bringing fast draw to life. He’s won several championships and now he’s a world champion shooter. If you blink, you’ll miss it. It’s the moment Fresno man, Bob Meyers, became a Cowboy Fast Draw World Champion. “I’m still in …

An estimated two-million guns could soon hit the streets of California. A federal court ruled Wednesday almost anyone should be given a “concealed weapons carry permit” as long as you’re a law-abiding citizen. Find out how citizens are reacting. 

The dramatic rescue that drew international attention has garnered three valley men an exceptional distinction. The Fresno Fire Department presented Tom Artiaga, Arturo Meza and Moises Gonzalez the Civilian Lifesaving Award. The three men were honored for rescuing a man from a burning home last month.