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How ‘Hypermilers’ Are Trying to Beat High Gas Prices
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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 559-612-0292 or at bmcewen@gvwire.com

Stories by Bill McEwen

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Think Fresno Unified Wish It Had an Extra $2 Million About Now?

Then Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson could be forgiven for feeling a wave of apprehension when he received an email from local plai...
Opinion

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Becerra and Hilton Will Go Toe-to-Toe in Televised Debate

Republican underdog Steve Hilton is touting a newly scheduled debate on CNN against highly favored Democratic frontrunner Xavier Becerra as ...
State Elections

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Are You Ready to Vote on Prop. 45? ‘Unfiltered’ Examines It Tonight

Have you started learning about Proposition 45 yet? GV Wire will present the pros and cons of the proposed overhaul of the state’s landmark ...
State Elections

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Clovis Woman Arrested in Alleged $4 Million Fraud Scheme

A Clovis woman used her employer’s company credit car to rack up more than $4 million in unauthorized travel, health, and beauty purch...
Crime

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This Merced Mail Carrier Might Be the Safest Driver in the World

Think you’re a good driver? You’ve got many miles to go before eclipsing the record of Merced mail carrier Arthur Hanson. Drum r...
Inspire

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Community Victory! Foundation Will Cover Costs of Fresno Unified Field Trips

Responding to a widespread community outcry, Fresno Unified Superintendent Misty Her announced Thursday morning that school field trips this...
Fresno Unified

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Longtime Fresno Public Works Director Mozier Retires, Successor Named

Scott Mozier, who had a hand in more than 1,000 capital projects since 2014, is retiring as public works director for the city of Fresno. ...
Local

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CA Lawmakers Approve Farmland-to-Solar Conversion Bill

A bill making it easier for water-starved California farmers to convert their land to solar has passed the state Legislature, the Los Angele...
California

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Fresno Weather Is Sublime, but Will Hurricane Karina Rain Appear?

When it comes to Fresno weather this week, can you say “heavenly”? The NWS Hanford forecast calls for a high of 91 Monday follow...
Local Weather

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How to Watch Fresno State Football Opener Against USC

It’s all good news for Fresno State football fans for the Bulldogs’ opener Friday evening at No. 14 ranked USC. For starters, th...
Fresno State Sports

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A Fresno man was arrested in Kerman on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after allegedly driving recklessly, resisting arrest, and showing signs of being under the influence, police said. (Kerman PD)
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Kerman Police Arrest Man in Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

An Acura driver was seriously injured Wednesday after crossing into oncoming traffic and colliding with a gravel truck on Highway 33, according to the CHP. (CHP)
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Highway 33 Crash Near Coalinga Leaves Driver Seriously Injured, Road Closed

A screengrab from a video obtained from social media on September 1, 2026, shows a missile launch on the day U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said U.S. forces carried out strikes on Iranian military target. U.S. Central Command/Handout via REUTERS
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Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate Fight in Face of Rising US Pressure

The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., June 25. (Reuters/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo)
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Fight Over Republican-Drawn Congressional Map in Missouri Returns to US Supreme Court

Visalia’s Saturday farmers market says it will remain open year-round after confusion over the closure of a separate Thursday market. (Facebook/Visalia Farmer's Markets)
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Visalia Saturday Farmers Market Not Closing After Downtown Market Shutdown

Retired Fresno Police Chief Ed Winchester, who led the department until 2001 and helped shape Mayor Jerry Dyer’s police career, has died. (Fresno PD)
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Former Fresno Police Chief Ed Winchester Has Died