GV Wire’s Top 25 Images of 2025 capture a year defined by accountability, community reckoning and moments of resilience across Fresno, the nation and the world.

The photographs span deeply personal stories — from Elizabeth Smart speaking in Fresno about surviving abuse, to families grappling with immigration enforcement and community members rallying in protest — alongside high-profile political moments involving President Donald Trump, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and members of Congress.

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Locally, the images document pivotal civic transitions, including the swearing-in of Fresno’s first female police chief and Fresno Unified’s first female superintendent, heated City Council hearings, major infrastructure investments, and the dedication of a sheriff’s memorial honoring fallen deputies.

The collection also reflects the weight of global conflict and loss, with stark images from Ukraine’s front lines and Gaza’s aftermath, contrasted with scenes of remembrance, protest, and public mourning.

Together, the images offer a visual record of a year marked by grief and protest, progress and controversy — moments that shaped public conversation and revealed how local lives are intertwined with national and international events.

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