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Bill McEwen,
News Director

Bill McEwen is news director and columnist for GV Wire. He joined GV Wire in August 2017 after 37 years at The Fresno Bee. With The Bee, he served as Opinion Editor, City Hall reporter, Metro columnist, sports columnist and sports editor through the years. His work has been frequently honored by the California Newspapers Publishers Association, including authoring first-place editorials in 2015 and 2016. Bill and his wife, Karen, are proud parents of two adult sons, and they have two grandsons. You can contact Bill at 559-492-4031 or at bmcewen@gvwire.com

Stories by Bill McEwen

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California Police Chiefs Back Swalwell and Bianco for Governor

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Overwatch 2 Down for Thousands of Users, Downdetector Reports

Harness racing will return to Fresno for the first time in a century under a new agreement, the Big Fresno Fair announced on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. (Big Fresno Fair)

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Big Fresno Fair Announces Return of Harness Racing After Century-Long Absence

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Madera County Authorities Arrest Woman in Infant Abuse Case

The TikTok app is displayed on a smartphone in Jersey City, N.J., on Aug. 3, 2025. TikTok has changed its terms and conditions and privacy policies for American users, expanding its ability to target advertising and track the location of people who give the app permission to do so. (Andres Kudacki/The New York Times)

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TikTok Updates Its Terms and Conditions in the US

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US Military Says It Struck Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Killing Two

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