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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
Who owned Bitwise Industries before its collapse? Here’s a look at the ownership roster, numbers.
Big banks, Valley farmers, hedge funders, and tech savants held shares in Bitwise Industries before its collapse.
June 10, 2023
Legislature advances 2024 statewide school bond. Here’s how it impacts Fresno State’s measure.
California lawmakers could place a statewide school bond on the same ballot as a local $1.4 billion tax measure to support Fresno State.
June 7, 2023
DeSantis kicks off 2024 courting with Fresno Co. fundraising swing
Valley GOP donors will have an opportunity to hear from DeSantis in person as he pitches his vision for the country.
June 6, 2023
Fresno eyes program to pair retailer cameras with police to stop thefts
Fresno is embracing a public-private program first implemented in Detroit to curb property crimes.
June 6, 2023
NAS Lemoore lockdown lifted after bomb threat
Evacuations occurred after a threat was made against the operations side of the air base.
June 6, 2023