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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 Iranians holding up a portrait of Mojtaba Khamenei

11 minutes ago

New Iranian Leader Wounded Early in the War, Officials Say

Iran will not participate in this summer’s World Cup, the country’s sports minister said Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (Shutterstock)

18 minutes ago

Iran to Skip World Cup, Minister Says, Despite Reported Trump Assurances

The Merced Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect who stole over $2,000 in merchandise from a local Best Buy across three separate dates and fled in a silver vehicle. (Merced PD)

22 minutes ago

Merced Police Seek Suspect in Best Buy Thefts

Image of Damage to the historic Golestan Palace in Tehran

38 minutes ago

Strikes on Iran Damage Fabled Heritage Sites, Infuriating Iranians

Janae Nicole Nelson is Valley Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Person of the Day for March 11, 2026. (Valley Crimes Stoppers)

45 minutes ago

Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Janae Nicole Nelson

Image of damage to the Ghandi Hospital in northern Tehran, Iran, after a missile attack

1 hour ago

Bombing Iran to Rubble Won’t Give It Life

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