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Anthony W. Haddad,
Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground. Anthony can be reached by email.

Stories by Anthony W. Haddad

The Ruth Fire in Yokuts Valley has burned 14 acres, destroyed one structure on Friday, June 20, 2025,, and is 20% contained as firefighters continue battling the blaze in steep terrain. (CalFire)

Fresno County’s Ruth Fire Destroys Structure in Yokuts Valley

A wildfire burning in steep, rocky terrain in Fresno County has grown to 14 acres and destroyed one structure, according to CalFire. The Rut...

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A federal appeals court struck down California’s “one-gun-per-month” law Friday, June 20, 2025, in a 3-0 decision, ruling it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. (Shutterstock)

Ninth Circuit Strikes Down CA’s ‘One-Gun-Per-Month’ Law

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down California’s “one-gun-per-month” law as unconstitutional in a 3-0 ruling, the Firearms Policy...

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Julian Garcia, 27, was fatally shot early Friday, June 20, 2025, during an altercation in a southwest Fresno parking lot, police said. (Fresno PD)

Fresno Police Investigate Fatal Shooting, Seek Public’s Help

Fresno police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Friday morning in the city’s southwest area. Officers from the Southwe...

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Sevastion Prado, 43, was fatally shot in southeast Fresno Thursday night, and police arrested the suspected gunman, Michael Anthony Jacintho (pictured), 46, during a traffic stop shortly after the incident. (Fresno PD)

Man Fatally Shot in Southeast Fresno, Suspect Arrested After Traffic Stop

A man was fatally shot in southeast Fresno late Thursday night, and police have arrested a suspect following a traffic stop, the Fresno Poli...

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Groceries Are Now a Luxury. So Is Breathing.

I stared at a $8 loaf of bread like it had personally offended me. A year ago, it would’ve landed in my cart without a second thought ...

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CalFire is reporting a new fire, the Ruth Fire, that has grown to 10 acres as of Friday, June 20, 2025, morning. (CalFire)

Fresno County Ruth Fire Burns 10 Acres Near Dunlap, Cause Under Investigation

Update on June 20, 2025, at 12:36 p.m. CalFire reported that the Ruth Fire has grown to 14 acres. Original Story  A wildfire dubbed the Ruth...

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Visalia police arrested three people found sleeping in a stolen vehicle containing fentanyl and a loaded, stolen gun, including a parolee who fled on foot, on Friday, June 20, 2025. (Visalia PD)

Visalia Police Arrest Three in Stolen Car With Gun and Fentanyl

Three people were arrested Friday morning after Visalia police found them asleep in a stolen vehicle containing a loaded, stolen gun and fen...

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Shakira has added a Fresno stadium stop to her record-breaking world tour, set for August 7 at Valley Children’s Stadium. (Shutterstock)

Hips Don’t Lie, and Neither Do Ticket Sales: Shakira Adds Fresno Show

Global pop icon Shakira has added a Fresno stop to her record-breaking Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, with a newly announced stadium s...

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Visalia Stabbing Sends Man to Hospital, Police Investigating

Authorities are investigating a stabbing that left a man seriously injured early Friday in downtown Visalia, the Visalia Police Department s...

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Versall Johnson Henderson is Valley Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Person of the Day for June 20, 2025. (Valley Crimes Stoppers)

Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Versall Johnson Henderson

June 20, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Versall Johnson Henderson Suspects Date of Birth: August 14, 1979 Physical Descrip...

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A "No war on Iran" banner is held as people attend an anti-war demonstration in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 21, 2025. (Reuters File)

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Advisory Warns of ‘Heightened Threat Environment’ in US After Iran Strikes

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as they are flanked by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and members of Turkish and Iranian delegations, during the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2025. (Reuters File)

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Muslim Countries to Set up Contact Group to Seek Israel-Iran De-Escalation

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Visalia Police Seek Public’s Help in Sexual Assault Investigation

President Donald Trump speaks as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves following a meeting in the White House, in Washington, U.S., April 7, 2025. (Reuters/Kevin Mohatt)

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Despite Clashes With US Presidents, Israel’s Netanyahu Usually Gets His Way

Pope Leo XIV holds a Jubilee audience on the occasion of the Jubilee of Sport, at St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican June 14, 2025. (Reuters File)

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Pope Leo Urges International Diplomacy to Prevent ‘Irreparable Abyss’

A satellite view shows an overview of Fordow underground complex, after the U.S. struck the underground nuclear facility, near Qom, Iran June 22, 2025. MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES/Handout via REUTERS

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US Bombing of Iran Started With a Fake-Out

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