Residents near a northwest Fresno elementary school have been waiting for the traffic signals to be turned on for a while. The poles were up, but the lights remained wrapped. "It's very frustrating. I've been waiting for a year. They've been waiting for a year. The principal (of Starr Elementary)...
Some Local Traffic Light Installs Backed up for Years. What’s Behind the Delay?
Residents near a northwest Fresno elementary school have been waiting for the traffic signals to be turned on for a while. The poles were up, but the lights remained wrapped. "It's very frustrating. I've been waiting for a year. They've been waiting for a year. The principal (of Starr Elementary)...
Ex-Bitwise Leaders Set to Return to Court. Fresno Company Was ‘Just a Bunch of Hype,’ Investor Says
Former Bitwise Industries co-CEO Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr. return to federal court Friday for a review hearing of their bond. They are each charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Both pleaded not guilty at their joint Nov. 9 arraignment. If convicted, Soberal and Olguin...
Ex-Bitwise Leaders Set to Return to Court. Fresno Company Was ‘Just a Bunch of Hype,’ Investor Says
Former Bitwise Industries co-CEO Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr. return to federal court Friday for a review hearing of their bond. They are each charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Both pleaded not guilty at their joint Nov. 9 arraignment. If convicted, Soberal and Olguin...
Tulare County’s Newest Criminal Prosecutor Is Just 18 Years Old and Made California History
Before even being considered a legal adult, one of the Tulare County District Attorney's Office law clerks became the youngest person to pass the Bar exam and one of the youngest to practice law. When Peter Park got the results of his exam, he found out that, at 17 years...
Tulare County’s Newest Criminal Prosecutor Is Just 18 Years Old and Made California History
Before even being considered a legal adult, one of the Tulare County District Attorney's Office law clerks became the youngest person to pass the Bar exam and one of the youngest to practice law. When Peter Park got the results of his exam, he found out that, at 17 years...
After McCarthy’s Resignation, a Special Election Is Likely
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he is resigning from Congress at the end of this year, vacating his seat that represents parts of Fresno and Clovis with a year remaining in his term. A special election is likely. McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, will leave by the end of the year, he wrote...
After McCarthy’s Resignation, a Special Election Is Likely
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he is resigning from Congress at the end of this year, vacating his seat that represents parts of Fresno and Clovis with a year remaining in his term. A special election is likely. McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, will leave by the end of the year, he wrote...
One Year In: What Has $65 Million Federal Grant Done for Valley Economy?
Just over a year ago, the Central Valley Community Foundation, along with UC Merced, Fresno State, and eight community colleges, announced they were recipients of a $65 million grant from the federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Pitched as a way to unite agriculture and technology, the F3 Program (standing...
One Year In: What Has $65 Million Federal Grant Done for Valley Economy?
Just over a year ago, the Central Valley Community Foundation, along with UC Merced, Fresno State, and eight community colleges, announced they were recipients of a $65 million grant from the federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Pitched as a way to unite agriculture and technology, the F3 Program (standing...