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...
Costa Secures $3.1 Billion for High-Speed Rail, Including Fresno Station
Despite mounting criticism of California's high-speed rail project, Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno remains one of its biggest supporters. On Tuesday afternoon, Costa announced that he had secured $3.1 billion from the Biden administration for bullet-train projects in Fresno, Bakersfield, and other Valley cities. Funding comes from a grant program...
Costa Secures $3.1 Billion for High-Speed Rail, Including Fresno Station
Despite mounting criticism of California's high-speed rail project, Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno remains one of its biggest supporters. On Tuesday afternoon, Costa announced that he had secured $3.1 billion from the Biden administration for bullet-train projects in Fresno, Bakersfield, and other Valley cities. Funding comes from a grant program...
Why Newsom Is the Brightest New Star for Democrats
Gov. Gavin Newsom is making waves within the Democratic Party, positioning himself as a key advocate for President Biden and raising his national profile amidst rumors of potential White House aspirations. Newsom has been a prominent supporter of Biden, addressing concerns about the president's age and promoting the administration's achievements....