Bill McEwen, Author at GV Wire

RIP, David McDonald: A Giant in Local Business and Philanthropy

January 2, 2019

David McDonald, who had a giant impact on the Fresno area as a businessman and philanthropist, died Wednesday morning at his Prather home. Fresno County deputies responded to a call for medical assistance at...

They Made the News in 2018. Who Is No. 1?

Bill McEwen

December 31, 2018

Newsmakers come in all shapes, sizes, and impacts. There are those who dominate headlines and social media for a spell before free-falling back into obscurity. There are those who — by virtue of talent, posi...

Photo of Fresno State football coach Jeff Tedford holding the trophy

Is Biggest 2018 Fresno State Football Win yet to Come?

Bill McEwen

December 19, 2018

Here's a message for doubters, dropouts and down-on-the-couch types diminishing the ranks of the once nationally recognized Red Wave. These, my friends, are the good old' days. Opinion Bill McE...

Chavez Says Fresno Growth Plan Is a Dud. Wants Fixes in 2019.

Bill McEwen

December 18, 2018

Luis Chavez has seen enough of the 4-year-old Fresno General Plan to conclude that it's not working nearly well enough. He sees residential housing exploding in Clovis, Madera, and other surrounding cities, ...

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‘Sweet’ Holiday Sounds Break Heart of Mom With Excluded Son

Bill McEwen

December 6, 2018

School holiday concerts and plays are a source of great pride for parents. The singing, acting, and costumes often provide joyful lifetime memories. But the holiday program Wednesday night at Figarden Elemen...

Photo composite of Bob Nelson and Brooke Nelson

Ashjian vs. Nelson: A Hot, Loud Debate on Special Ed

Bill McEwen and Myles Barker

November 30, 2018

Cool, calm and collected Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson has a temper after all — as you can see in the video accompanying this article. The trustee who spiked Nelson's blood pressure: Brooke Ashjia...

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Fresno vs. Boise? Expect a Punch-You-in-the-Mouth Game.

Bill McEwen

November 28, 2018

On Saturday, the Fresno State and Boise State football teams will meet for the fourth time in 371 days. Both have standout players and are superbly coached. I doubt that either team will manage much in the w...

What Should Fresno Be Thankful For? Let’s Start With 5.3% Unemployment.

Bill McEwen

November 21, 2018

One of the best things about Thanksgiving is that it prompts us to look to the bright side and count our blessings. Aside from my familial blessings, the thing I'm most thankful for is the turnaround in Fres...

If GOP Holds House, Valley Could Be National Power Center

Bill McEwen

November 3, 2018

The odds are long, likely approaching those of winning the Mega Millions lottery. But heading into Tuesday's election, here's something for San Joaquin Valley voters to contemplate. Opinion Bil...

It’s Swearengin vs. Brand, Parks vs. Public Safety, and Much More

Bill McEwen

October 30, 2018

Measure P is the heavyweight local issue on the ballot for Fresno city voters. It's a proposal to raise the sales tax by 3/8 of a cent for 30 years to build, fix and maintain parks and trails, and fund cultu...

NYT Shines Bright Light on Killing of Palestinian Medic

Absentee Returns Suggest Strong Interest in Supervisor Race

Good Boy! Meet Fresno’s Newest Police K9’s

Samsung Folding Phone Is Different But Almost $2K

Fresno County Will Lead Effort to Improve California Math Scores

West Side Gets 35%, Friant 100%, Salmon 100% of Water Allocation

Southern California Wastes So Much Rain It Should Be a Crime

California Supreme Court Throws Cities, Including Fresno, Into Chaos Over Local Taxes

Royale Rumble: ‘Apex Legends’ Smashing Fortnite’ Records

You’ll Never Guess Fresno City College’s Newest Sports Team

Machado, Padres Agree to $300M, 10-Year Deal

RIP, Former Dodgers Great Don Newcombe, 92

Opinion: New York Abortion Law Allows Infanticide

Walters: Has Newsom Become Governor Gaslight?

Walters: Felony Murder Law Repealed? Maybe Not.

What Happens When the Next Big Wildfire Hits?

A Brief History of Fresno's Spiral Garage

Notes on Spiral Garage Appraisal

Bulldog AD’s Bold Ideas: He Talks Football, Facilities, and Education.

This Video Brings the Cost of Freedom Close to Home

Bill McEwen

RIP, David McDonald: A Giant in Local Business and Philanthropy

They Made the News in 2018. Who Is No. 1?

Is Biggest 2018 Fresno State Football Win yet to Come?

Chavez Says Fresno Growth Plan Is a Dud. Wants Fixes in 2019.

‘Sweet’ Holiday Sounds Break Heart of Mom With Excluded Son

Ashjian vs. Nelson: A Hot, Loud Debate on Special Ed

Fresno vs. Boise? Expect a Punch-You-in-the-Mouth Game.

What Should Fresno Be Thankful For? Let’s Start With 5.3% Unemployment.

If GOP Holds House, Valley Could Be National Power Center

It’s Swearengin vs. Brand, Parks vs. Public Safety, and Much More

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