Bill McEwen, Author at GV Wire

Brand’s Police Chief Choice Reflects His Integrity, Not a Charade

August 23, 2019

You can debate whether Lee Brand's decision to select an interim police chief as Jerry Dyer's successor is the right one. You also can question the optics of his stunning change-of-course after City Hall con...

Andy Hall Says He Is Next Fresno Police Chief

Bill McEwen

August 23, 2019

Andy Hall, a deputy chief with the Fresno Police Department for the past three years, said Friday morning that he will take over as top cop upon Jerry Dyer's retirement in mid-October. Hall confirmed reports...

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State Senate Appoints Perea to High-Speed Rail Board

Bill McEwen

August 22, 2019

Henry R. Perea, a longtime passenger train advocate, is the newest board member of the California High-Speed Rail Authority. "I'm excited to be part of a team that is going to make critical decisions moving ...

Composite image of John Carbray and Chukchansi Park

Born Dirt Poor in the Ozarks, John Carbray Believed in Fresno

Bill McEwen

August 12, 2019

John Carbray's first breaths were in a dirt floor farmhouse in Paris, Arkansas, as America was recovering from the Great Depression. His coal-miner father left their Ozarks home when John was 6 months old. A...

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Straight Talk From Bob Nelson on the State of Fresno Unified

Bill McEwen

August 8, 2019

Bob Nelson begins his third year as superintendent of Fresno Unified radiating his trademark optimism but with eyes wide open and hands gripping a full plate of big challenges. Bill McEwen "Th...

Castros Knock at the Door of Their 2020 Olympics Dream

Bill McEwen

August 1, 2019

It's well above 110 degrees inside the small gym a stone's throw from the Clinton overpass in west-central Fresno on a recent Saturday afternoon. "Boom-boom, boom-boom," grunts 19-year-old Marc Castro when h...

Photo of Jose Ramirez's bout-deciding left hook against Maurice Hooker

Jose Ramirez is the Best Boxer in Fresno History. What’s Next?

Bill McEwen

July 29, 2019

Jose Ramirez proved any doubters wrong Saturday night by stopping fellow unbeaten world champion Maurice Hooker on Hooker's Dallas area home turf. Not only did Ramirez unify the WBC and WBO super lightweight...

Photo of Mendota Boys and Girls Clubs members at the 2017 career launch interview day

Westlands Gifts $36K to Keep Mendota Boys & Girls Club Open

Bill McEwen

July 26, 2019

There's good news for the children of Mendota: Their Boys and Girls Club no longer is at risk of closing. After Mendota Mayor Robert Silva addressed the Westlands Water District Board of Directors about the ...

New Fresno County Librarian: No Branches Will Close

Bill McEwen

July 26, 2019

Southeast Fresno residents needn't worry. The Mosqueda branch library isn't closing. That's the word from Raman Bath, who officially took over as Fresno County librarian on July 15. A social media post we...

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What Do Devin Nunes and Bernie Sanders Have in Common?

Bill McEwen

July 23, 2019

On the political spectrum, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I) of Vermont and Rep. Devin Nunes (R) of California are polar opposites. But the liberal Sanders and the conservative Nunes share a disdain of mainstream medi...

Trump Administration, Democrats Make Progress on New NAFTA

AP-NORC Poll: Americans Somewhat Confident in Climate Fight

Critic of Israel’s Treatment of Palestinians Speaks in Fresno

Fresno Unified Trustees to Vote on Pay Raise — for Themselves

How Much Could PG&E’s Rates Rise? What You Need to Know.

Slatic Opponents Looking for Cash to Fuel Recall Campaign

Behind Newsom’s Break with Democrats on Environmental ‘Trump Insurance’ Bill

CA College Students Shell Out $2K a Month for Housing, Books, Food Alone

Gavin Lux a Big Hit in Major League Debut for Dodgers

Cougar Goes Inside California House, Lies Down in Bathroom

Boxing Champ Ramirez Emotional at Statue Unveiling

49ers Return Home After Successful Road Trip to Start Season

Walters: Newsom Bucks His Party on Water

CA College Students Shell Out $2K a Month for Housing, Books, Food Alone

Walters: Housing Action Just Half-a-Loaf

Why Community-Owned Grocery Stores Like Co-Ops Are the Best Recipe for Revitalizing Food Deserts

NW Fresno Council Candidates Clash Over Police, Homeless

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

District 2 Candidates Weigh in on Homeless, Police, Potholes

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

Kamala Harris Up, Biden (Way) Down in Latest California Poll

Vow to Ban Assault Weapons Gives O’Rourke Debate Breakout

Democratic Debate: Top 2020 Contenders Finally on the Same Stage

Debate Offers Harris Chance to Regain Momentum in 2020 Race

Bill McEwen

Brand’s Police Chief Choice Reflects His Integrity, Not a Charade

Andy Hall Says He Is Next Fresno Police Chief

State Senate Appoints Perea to High-Speed Rail Board

Born Dirt Poor in the Ozarks, John Carbray Believed in Fresno

Straight Talk From Bob Nelson on the State of Fresno Unified

Castros Knock at the Door of Their 2020 Olympics Dream

Jose Ramirez is the Best Boxer in Fresno History. What’s Next?

Westlands Gifts $36K to Keep Mendota Boys & Girls Club Open

New Fresno County Librarian: No Branches Will Close

What Do Devin Nunes and Bernie Sanders Have in Common?

Author Bill McEwen