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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

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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

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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

/ 6 days ago

Fresno PD Will Be on the Prowl for Drunk Drivers Saturday Night

Additional Fresno police will be on the streets at 6 p.m. Saturday and into the wee hours Sunday morning looking for drunk and buzzed driver...
Crime

/ 7 days ago

Can You Help Clovis Police Find Missing 15-Year-Old Girl?

Clovis police are asking for the public’s help to find an at-risk missing 15-year-old girl. They say Alexia Danielle Hernandez was las...
Local

/ 1 week ago

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Detectives Nab Suspected Fresno Online Predator

Task force detectives arrested a 26-year-old Fresno man on Thursday on suspicion of trying to hook up with a minor for sex. Mario Angel Domi...
Crime

/ 1 week ago

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to find 46-year-old Valerie Grace Ray, last seen Feb. 9, 2026, in downtown Fresno, and asks anyone with information to call investigators. (Fresno County SO)

Missing Fresno Woman Valarie Ray Found and She’s Safe

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reported a happy ending late Thursday night in the case of Valarie Grace Ray, who hadn’t been...
Local

/ 1 week ago

Storm Soaks Fresno, Blankets the Sierra in Snow. When Will It End?

A massive storm hitting California from the top of the Sierra down to sea level is expected to continue through Thursday and could be follow...
Local Weather

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Shaver Lake Snow, Oct. 14, 2025

Rain Coming to Fresno, Snow to the Sierra. How Long Will It Last?

Get ready for the return of rain to Fresno and surrounding communities and snow in the Sierra. The National Weather Service in Hanford’...
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/ 4 weeks ago

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It’s Big Tech’s Billionaires vs. Unions in Fight to Control California Politics

Big Tech is opening up its treasure chest in a bid to reshape California’s political landscape and wrestle control from unions, Politi...
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Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks at the Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 20, 2025. (Reuters File)

JD Vance Will Target Fraud in California and Other States

CBS News reports that Vice President JD Vance will chair a White House anti-fraud task force setting up shop in California and other states....
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A general view of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) building in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 28, 2025. (Reuters File)
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