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Fresno Pacific University drops 16 degree programs, issue layoffs as deficit looms
Around 10 percent of the university's faculty will be laid off because of the decision.
November 9, 2023
Bitwise ex-CEOs Soberal, Olguin plead not guilty over ‘unsustainable Ponzi scheme’
The Bitwise founders are not being detained and have put up their families' property as collateral for bail.
November 10, 2023
Feds charge Bitwise’s Soberal, Olguin Jr. over admitted $100mil fraud
The federal complaint was unsealed in court Thursday, with the Bitwise founders being accused of lining their own pockets while lying to investors.
November 9, 2023
Fresno teen facing charges after shooting toy gel gun on school bus
A suspended Fresno Unified student shooting a gel toy gun on a school bus was arrested by Fresno County Sheriff's deputies.
November 8, 2023
Bitwise Board members push to block Soberal, Olguin’s access to free lawyers
Bitwise founders and former co-CEOs Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr. could be barred from having their attorneys be paid for by insurance.
November 7, 2023
Fresno Co. OKs panel to relocate explicit books from children’s section of libraries
Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting was bursting at the seams with people hoping to address lawmakers, but only a small handful got an opportunity.
November 7, 2023
Fresno judge squeezes options for restoring “Squaw Valley” name
A ruling by a Fresno County Superior Court judge leaves Fresno County officials with a small avenue to pursue litigation to flip the naming of Yokuts Valley back to Squaw Valley.
November 6, 2023
Palestinians chide Dyer, Fresno lawmakers over Israel support, issue call to raise Palestine flag
A ceremonial flag raising for Israel and comments made by Fresno lawmakers and Mayor Jerry Dyer prompted backlash from local Palestinians.
November 2, 2023
Brandau pitches panel to pull sexually-explicit books from children’s section of Fresno Co. libraries
Following outrage over the appropriateness of LGBT-centric books appearing in the children's section of Fresno libraries, one Supervisor is seeking to increase oversight.
November 2, 2023
Stan Oken, ex-Fresno Co. Supervisor, to be honored with leadership award for lifetime of service
The former Fresno County Supervisor is set to receive a prestigious lifetime achievement award.
November 2, 2023