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Fresno State Swiftly Removes César Chávez Statue Following Sexual Abuse Allegations
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Bill McEwen,
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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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What Dolores Huerta Says About Cesar Chavez the Sexual Predator

Civil rights and farm labor icon Dolores Huerta issued a statement Wednesday morning on the troubling reports of sexual misconduct by the la...
News

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Image of Cesar Chavez during the march from Delano to Sacramento in 1966.

UFW Cancels Cesar Chavez Celebrations Because of ‘Troubling’ Abuse Allegations

In a bombshell announcement Tuesday, the United Farm Workers said it will cancel celebrations of its co-founder, César Chávez, because of &#...
Latest

/ 3 days ago

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Valadao and Valley Farmers Applaud Trump Funding for Water Projects

Growers in Fresno-headquartered Westlands Water District and elsewhere are celebrating the Trump administration’s $540 million commitm...
Agriculture

/ 4 days ago

Corey Day leads Kyle Larson early in the final stage of the O'Reilly Series NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Clovis Racing Phenom Corey Day Has Jackpot Weekend in Las Vegas

Corey Day showed the racing world he has the stuff to become Hendrick Motorsports’ next star over three days in Las Vegas. Not only di...
Sports

/ 6 days ago

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Fresno, Are Your Ready for Temps in the Mid-90s?

Say hello to a high-pressure system that extended early Thursday morning across the southwestern United States.  “If the forecast hold...
Local Weather

/ 1 week ago

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Average Gas Price Eclipses $6 a Gallon in One California County

The latest report from AAA shows that the war in Iran is driving the average price of gas in California toward $6 — or more — throughout the...
Economy

/ 1 week ago

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Joe Rogan: Trump’s War in Iran ‘Doesn’t Make Any Sense’

Count influential conservative broadcaster Joe Rogan among the many Americans who can’t figure out why President Donald Trump ordered ...
Global Conflicts

/ 1 week ago

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California Gas Hits $8 a Gallon, but Fresno Prices Are Much Lower

Imagine the sticker shock for drivers in downtown Los Angeles when they pulled into a Chevron station and saw the price: $8.21 a gallon. ...
Economy

/ 2 weeks ago

From left, Tony Thurmond, Matt Mahan, Tom Steyer, Betty Yee, Eric Swalwell, Xavier Becerra and Katie Porter, Democratic candidates running for governor of California, participate in a forum in San Francisco, Feb. 20, 2026. The era of the San Francisco political machine has ended, leaving the governor’s race in disarray. (Mike Kai Chen/The New York Times)

California Democratic Party Boss Urges Weak Candidates to Exit Governor’s Race

Fearful of a Republican becoming California’s next governor, state Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks has blunt words for his party...
State Elections

/ 2 weeks ago

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Costa Demands That Congress Be Involved in Overseeing War With Iran

Following U.S. military strikes against Iran, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) released the following statement on Saturday afternoon: ̶...
Global Conflicts

/ 3 weeks ago

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Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) speaks to reporters in Washington on Jan. 22, 2025. Hurd, a first-term congressman, was one of six House Republicans who joined most Democrats in supporting a largely symbolic measure in February to rescind tariffs that President Donald Trump had imposed on Canada last year. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)
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In Reversal, Trump Restores Support for House Republican Who Opposed Tariffs

Fresno County authorities arrested Nicholas Lefall, a repeat offender with 38 prior county arrests, after a high-speed chase in a stolen truck ended in a collision and foot pursuit. (Fresno County SO)
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Fresno County Authorities Arrest Man After High-Speed Chase, 39th County Arrest

President Donald Trump with David Sacks, his administration’s artificial intelligence and crypto czar, during a round-table event in the White House on March 7, 2025. The Trump administration on Friday, March 20, 2026, released new guidelines for federal legislation on AI technology, recommending some safeguards for children and consumer protections for energy costs. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)
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White House Unveils AI Policy Aimed at Blocking State Laws

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China Takes Lead in Physical AI with Humanoids, Robots, and Drone Swarms

Wildlife officers in Tulare County arrested four people in a multi-year deer poaching investigation involving illegal hunting methods and reused tags. (California Department of Fish and Wildlife)
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Wildlife Officers Arrest Four in Tulare County Deer Poaching Case

Fresno firefighters rescued an elderly woman from a residential fire caused by electrical problems Friday, March 20, 2026,containing damage to one room. (Fresno FD)
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Fresno Firefighters Rescue Elderly Woman Climbing Out Window During Residential Fire

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