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Tech entrepreneur files lawsuit claiming Bitwise Industries stole his company
Bitwise Industries took one entrepreneur on a wild ride that saw the tech business acquire his firm, then fire him from it, a lawsuit claims.
June 12, 2023
Calif. remains undecided over who should succeed Feinstein
Here’s who leads the field dominated by Congressional Democrats.
June 12, 2023
Fresno lender sues Bitwise, Soberal over fraudulent loan solicitation
The head of a local marketing firm alleges the failing tech firm and its ousted co-CEO defrauded him of a six figure sum via loan.
June 12, 2023
Costa looks to add judges to Valley’s Federal bench
California's Eastern District court has not been able to keep up with the population growth, leading to cases being delayed.
June 11, 2023
Fresno lawmakers halt naming police training center after Dyer
An attempt by three Fresno lawmakers to name the Fresno Police training center after the city's Mayor faced stiff resistance on Thursday.
June 8, 2023
Fresno terminates $1mil grant contract with Bitwise Industries
The City of Fresno transmitted half of its grant funding to Bitwise Industries. Now, it will determine if it can reclaim any of its unspent funds.
June 8, 2023
Ousted Bitwise CEO Soberal flips rental home acquired amid frantic collapse
The co-founder and ousted CEO of Bitwise Industries listed his second home for sale on the same day his firing was announced by the company.
June 8, 2023
Duarte co-sponsors bipartisan immigration reform bill
The Modesto Congressman is embracing a bipartisan bill aimed at providing legal status to working illegal immigrants while phasing-in E-Verify.
June 8, 2023
Furloughed Bitwise employees file class action lawsuit against failed company
The lawsuit alleges, among other things, that Bitwise's misled employees regarding their furlough to avoid personal liability for failing to follow labor laws.
June 7, 2023
Sparks fly over where Fresno should spend its road dollars
Fresno lawmakers and the Dyer administration have fought bitterly over how to best divvy up spending for road improvements.
June 7, 2023