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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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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

/ 2 days 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

/ 2 days 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

/ 4 days 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

/ 5 days 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

/ 1 week 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

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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

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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

/ 2 weeks 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

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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...
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Twiggy Waits for Forever Home After Learning Top-Notch Manners in Foster Care

Visalia police issued 15 citations and towed two motorcycles during an enforcement operation targeting illegal e-bike and motorcycle use, particularly involving juveniles. (Visalia PD)
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Visalia Police Cite 15 During E-Bike, Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation

A general view of the U.S. Embassy, after Iraqi security sources said the embassy was hit in a missile attack, in Baghdad, Iraq, March 14, 2026. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad
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US Embassy in Iraq’s Baghdad Hit in Missiles Attack, Security Sources Say

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New York Academy of Art Gives Away Money Donated by Jeffrey Epstein

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Fire at UAE Oil Hub as Iran Vows Retaliation for US Attack on Kharg Island

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