Bill McEwen, Author at GV Wire

Brand New Sales Tax Idea for Funding Fresno’s Big Needs

October 15, 2019

Fresno Mayor Lee Brand rolled out his early idea for a new sales tax in an interview Tuesday with GV Wire. Though he didn't name it such, you might call it "Triple-P" — a 0.75% hike on the November 2020 ball...

Mayor Says Newsom SB 531 Veto Is ‘Huge Victory’ for Fresno

Bill McEwen

October 14, 2019

Arguments made by Fresno Mayor Lee Brand and other local business leaders convinced Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto Senate Bill 531 on Saturday. SB 531, authored by state Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Orinda) would have st...

Side-by-side photos of Ed Lund. On the left, he is attaching art to a wall for an exhibit. At right, he sits in a chair.

Ed Lund’s Spirit Rides on With Art Student Scholarships

Bill McEwen

October 11, 2019

When Ed Lund died in a bicycle crash in 2015, it tore at the hearts of not only his family but Fresno's arts and cycling communities. Determined to continue his generous spirit, family and friends launched t...

Composite image of the Capitol and Rep. TJ Cox

Rep. TJ Cox Tackles Impeachment, Water, Immigration

Bill McEwen

October 10, 2019

With Congress in recess, TJ Cox sat down with GV Wire to talk about his first year in the House of Representatives and his upcoming 2020 reelection bid. Cox, a Fresno Democrat, will face David Valadao, the H...

Portrait of Robert Costa taken in the GV Wire Studio

Costa Talks Trump, Impeachment, and the Dem Contenders

Bill McEwen

October 2, 2019

As Washington Post reporter Robert Costa sees it, members of Congress — Democrats and Republicans alike — are on the same mission during their recess. With House Speaker Nancy Pelosi advancing an impeachment...

Photo of Raymond Ensher serving as the Town Crier for Valley Town Hall

RIP, Ray Ensher, Champion of Social Justice and Equality

Bill McEwen

September 30, 2019

Raymond F. Ensher, a Fresno resident well known for his love of the arts and support of community causes, died Friday morning. Ensher passed away after reaching his 85th birthday on Thursday. Friends said th...

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And the Award for Best Trump Defender Goes to … Devin Nunes

Bill McEwen

September 26, 2019

Should Rep. Devin Nunes ever exit politics, he might consider Hollywood — stage right. When it comes to defending President Donald Trump, a nearly round-the-clock task, the Tulare congressman airs his disgu...

Photo of Veterans Boulevard ribbon cutting

Finally, Veterans Boulevard Is Going Somewhere Big and Exciting

Bill McEwen

September 24, 2019

Thirty-five years after it was envisioned by Fresno planners, long-stalled Veterans Boulevard moved forward Tuesday morning with phase one of a plan that ultimately should ease some of the city's most congested...

photo of freeway trash along highway 41 in Fresno

Can You Handle Some Good News About Fresno Freeways?

Bill McEwen

September 23, 2019

Mark my words, Fresno's trash-littered freeways will get cleaned up. But, to what degree they are restored in a manner that reflects well on our city depends, in part, on the state Legislature and Gov. Gavin...

Photos of world record holder Ancel Robinson Jr.r

On Spikes or Skates, Ancel Robinson Had One Speed: Fast

Bill McEwen

September 19, 2019

Ancel Robinson Jr. — one of the greatest athletes in Fresno County history —has died at age 86. While at Fresno State, Robinson tied the world record in the 220-yard low hurdles at 22.2 seconds en route to w...

Many Kids Take a Passion for the Planet Back to School

FUSD Superintendent Touts Academic and Facility Improvements

Police Arrest Stabbing Suspect as Homeless Concerns Raised

Hollister Area Rolls With Magnitude 4.7 Quake

Just Like Texas, California Is Rated 'Tax Friendly'

In ‘SIM Swap,’ Criminals Really Have Your Number

Analysis: Why Is Your Cable Bill So High? The Experts Break It Down

Is Bullard High Accreditation At Risk? Superintendent Says No.

Take a Load Off. Crank up This Epic Cover of 'The Weight'

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

LeBron James No Longer King James for Hong Kong Protesters

After ‘Embarrassing’ Loss, Bulldogs Focus on UNLV

Walters: A Trifecta for Children?

Newsom’s First Rodeo: In Year One, Governor Bucks Both Trump and Brown

Bring Back Topgun!

Analysis: Why Is Your Cable Bill So High? The Experts Break It Down

Can You Hear Us Now? Give the GV Wire 'Listen' Feature a Try.

Trump Explains His Pillars of Policy Home and Abroad

Muslim Youth Have a Place to Call Their Own at My Deen

NW Fresno Council Candidates Clash Over Police, Homeless

A Clovis Unified Trustee Will Retire in 2020. Who Wants the Seat?

12 Democrats Meet for First Debate Since Impeachment Inquiry

Ahead of 2020, FB Ensnared in Heated Political Climate

Biden, Warren, Sanders Face Scrutiny at Democratic Debate

Bill McEwen

Brand New Sales Tax Idea for Funding Fresno’s Big Needs

Ed Lund’s Spirit Rides on With Art Student Scholarships

Rep. TJ Cox Tackles Impeachment, Water, Immigration

Costa Talks Trump, Impeachment, and the Dem Contenders

And the Award for Best Trump Defender Goes to … Devin Nunes

Finally, Veterans Boulevard Is Going Somewhere Big and Exciting

Can You Handle Some Good News About Fresno Freeways?

On Spikes or Skates, Ancel Robinson Had One Speed: Fast

Author Bill McEwen