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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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Madera County deputies searched Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, afternoon for a person reported carrying a firearm near Lanesbridge and Avenue 10 but were unable to locate them. (Madera County SO)

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Madera County Deputies Search for Person Reported With Firearm

Tomas Jimenez, 61, of Dinuba, was sentenced to 24 years in prison Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, after pleading no contest to sexually assaulting more than 30 victims over nearly a decade, prosecutors said. (Tulare County SO)

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Dinuba Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Serial Sexual Assaults

George Santos, who was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, departs after the sentencing in his criminal corruption charges at Central Islip Federal Courthouse in Central Islip, New York, U.S., April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

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Trump Commutes Prison Sentence of Former Lawmaker George Santos, Orders Him Released

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Lawmakers Demand Release of Firebaugh Woman Detained by ICE in Fresno

Fresno police arrested a Perry Michael Huffman, 69, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, after his 90-year-old father was found dead from severe trauma following a reported physical altercation at their Northeast District home. (Fresno PD)

10 hours ago

Fresno Police Arrest Man in Father’s Death

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sits during a press conference at Climate Week in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2024. (Reuters File)

11 hours ago

California Takes Action Against Plastic Bag Makers Over Recycling Claims

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