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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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Wired Wednesday: Why Are Fresno Unified Test Scores Improving?

The California DMV unveiled a new driver license design, which includes updates security features, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (USA Today Network via Reuters)

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California DMV Unveils New Driver’s License With Security Upgrades

Sep 22, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass in the second half at SoFi Stadium. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)

1 hour ago

49ers Rule out 3 Key Starters vs. Rams, Including QB Brock Purdy

Fresno police will hold a traffic enforcement operation Saturday, July 12, 2025, focused on speeding and other violations, which could lead to DUI arrests. (Fresno PD)

1 hour ago

Fresno Police to Hold Weekend Motorcycle Safety Operation

Jose Aburto, of Delano. was wanted in a string of Tulare County robberies was arrested Monday after deputies served a warrant and took him into custody, authorities said. (Tulare County SO)

1 hour ago

Delano Man Wanted in Tulare County Robberies Arrested

Photo of Temple Crag in the eastern Sierra high country taken by one of the volunteers with CLMRG during Wednesday’s, Oct. 1, 2025, search. (Kern County SO)

1 hour ago

Search Continues for Missing Climber Near Temple Crag, Kern County Authorities Say

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