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Bill McEwen,
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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 <a href="mailto:bmcewen@gvwire.com">Send an Email</a>

Stories by Bill McEwen

Triple-Digit Temps Will Hammer Fresno. Extreme Heat Watch Begins Friday

Triple-digit heat will return to Fresno and other Valley communities with a vengeance on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service...
Local Weather

/ 13 hours ago

Congressional Redistricting David Valadao Adam Gray

Revised Congressional Maps Target Valadao, Boost Gray in the Valley

As California Democrats try to counter expected events in Texas by redrawing congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms, a few concl...
Politics

/ 2 days ago

Kevin McCarthy, Redistricting Commission’s Popularity Stand in Newsom’s Way

Convincing California voters to approve his “fight fire with fire” plan to draw up new congressional district maps might prove a...
Politics

/ 6 days ago

FUSD Fresno Unified VEVA ISLAS ANDY LEVINE

It’s Not Too Late for Islas and Levine to ‘Get in Good Trouble’

I remember when community organizers Veva Islas and Andy Levine were powerful voices for equity, accountability, and transparency. Bill Mc...
Opinion

/ 1 week ago

Eric Grant Is New US Attorney for Region That Includes Fresno

Attorney General Pam Bondi has appointed Eric Grant as the Interim U.S. Attorney for the region that includes Fresno, Sacramento, and other ...
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Crews Battle Gifford Fire

Gifford Fire Grows to Nearly 120,000 Acres With 33% Containment

California’s biggest wildfire of 2025, which is burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, is 33% contained, CalFire repor...
Wildfires

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Fresno Homicide Victim’s Mother Makes Powerful Statement in Court

The mother of Fresno homicide victim Matthew Chavez delivered an emotional victim’s impact statement Thursday in court. Her son, 32 ye...
Courts

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California Political Lobbying Firm Agrees to Settle Federal Fraud Allegations

Sacramento-based Political Solutions, LLC, has agreed to pay the United States $556,924 in damages and penalties to resolve fraud allegation...
California

/ 4 weeks ago

How Long Will Fresno’s Resort-Like Summer Weather Continue?

It’s obvious that at least one Fresno radio station relies on a weather announcer who resides out of the San Joaquin Valley. How else ...
Local Weather

/ 4 weeks ago

Obituary Photo for Don Larson of Fresno

RIP, Don Larson, 91: A Community Giant Who Brought Truth to Fresno Politics

Don Larson, a teacher and college instructor for more than 40 years who became known as Fresno’s leading political pundit, died in lat...
Obituaries

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A U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization ceremony in New York City, U.S., September 17, 2021. (Reuters File)
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Trump Administration to Vet Immigration Applications for ‘Anti-Americanism’

State Representative Matt Morgan (R-TX) holds a map of the new proposed congressional districts in Texas, during a legislative session as Democratic lawmakers, who left the state to deny Republicans the opportunity to redraw the state's 38 congressional districts, begin returning to the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, U.S. August 20, 2025. (Reuters/Sergio Flores)
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Texas Republicans Approve Trump-Backed Congressional Map to Protect Party’s Majority

Fresno County authorities are searching for Robert Rios, 27, of Auberry, wanted for assault, burglary and drug possession following a June 6 domestic disturbance at Mono Wind Casino. (Fresno County SO)
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Fresno County Authorities Seek Suspect in Casino Assault

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Poll: California Dems Favor Newsom Over Harris in 2028 Matchup

Fresno police arrested Krishan Kumar (left), 24, and Vishal Vishal, 31, in connection with the July 21 shooting death of Kuvar Kumar. (Fresno PD)
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Fresno Police Arrest Two SoCal Men in Homicide Investigation

Fresno police are investigating the fatal stabbing of Cecil Deloney, 31, who witnesses say was chased and assaulted before the attack on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. (Fresno PD)
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