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Visalia police officer wounded in shootout released from hospital

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:55:55 PDT

A Visalia police officer wounded in a shootout was released from the hospital Saturday, Police Chief Colleen Mestas said. Read comments

Family, friends cheer Fresno State graduates at commencement

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:21:33 PDT

Family and friends of Fresno State graduates enthusiastically packed the Save Mart Center on Saturday morning for the university's 102nd commencement, the last graduation for retiring President John Welty. Read comments

Homeless person injured in southwest Fresno house fire

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:54:24 PDT

A homeless person staying in a vacant southwest Fresno house sustained smoke inhalation and minor burns in a fire early Saturday caused when a candle was placed too close to combustible materials, the Fire Department said. Read comments

Die by the sword: Suspect killed in Firebaugh home invasion

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:29:34 PDT

A suspect in a home-invasion robbery in Firebaugh was killed by a sword-wielding resident early Saturday, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office said. Read comments

Marion Kremen's assets go to Fresno State, San Joaquin Gardens

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:11:43 PDT

Fresno State donor Marion Kremen collected expensive books and jewelry, but also accumulated large amounts of slacks, blouses, shoes, scarves, towels, bed sheets and coffee mugs in her lifetime. Read comments

Buchanan students brave the shave for cancer research

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:35:31 PDT

Buchanan High students had their hair shaved during a fundraising event for childhood cancer research from the St. Baldrick's Foundation at Buchanan High Friday. Read comments

Judge keeps lid on report about Madera County district attorney

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:23:59 PDT

A judge has ruled that a report detailing how Madera County District Attorney Michael Keitz interacts with staff must stay under wraps. Read comments

Fresno Co. employment trending up

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:11:26 PDT

The jobless rate in Fresno County dropped more than a percentage point in April to 13.4%, the lowest April rate in five years. Read comments

Fresno City College grads ready for next chapter

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:20:19 PDT

Students went through commencement exercises for Fresno City College on Friday night. About 1,200 students participated in the ceremony held at Selland Arena. Read comments

Jake P. Krahn of Reedley's Cairns Funeral Home dies at 75

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:54:06 PDT

Jake P. Krahn studied at Fresno State to be a teacher, but ended up spending nearly three decades as a mortician in Reedley to help his wife's family serve the community. Read comments