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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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Image of Rep. Ilhan Omar speaking at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. She's wearing a oak-colored knit sweater with a caramel colored hijab

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Minneapolis Town Hall Disrupted as Man Sprays Substance at Rep. Ilhan Omar

14 hours ago

Fresno Unified Calls Retiree Health Care Complaint Letter ‘Baseless’

Madera County authorities are seeking the next of kin for Carlos Arevalo, 77, of Madera, who passed away on January 4, 2026. (Madera County SO)

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Madera County Authorities Seek Next of Kin of Man Who Died Earlier This Month

Philippine Mayor Akmad Ampatuan survived his fourth assassination attempt after a rocket-propelled grenade struck his armored vehicle, leaving two guards injured and three suspected attackers dead following a shootout with authorities. (Shutterstock)

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Philippine Mayor Survives Rocket Attack, TMZ Reports

Caltrans crews will perform two days of one-way traffic paving operations on Highway 180 near Hume Lake, with motorists advised to expect delays. (Shutterstock)

15 hours ago

Fresno Drivers Face Highway 180 on-Ramp Closure Wednesday

resno police are asking for the public’s help to identify who took Lennie, a French bulldog stolen from a west Fresno neighborhood on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (Fresno PD)

15 hours ago

Fresno Police Seek Help Locating Stolen French Bulldog

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