By Paula Lloyd / The Fresno Bee

A Clovis man died shortly before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday when his motorcycle ran off Fowler Avenue when he tried to pass a car, Clovis police said.

The Fresno County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Bret Pannell, 44.

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By Ron Orozco / The Fresno Bee

Forget about buying that $69 pair of Hollister jeans at the mall. This year’s back-to-school shoppers are heading to discount stores like Target and T.J. Maxx for their clothes.