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Edward Smith,
Multimedia Journalist

Edward Smith began reporting for GV Wire in May 2023. His reporting career began at Fresno City College, graduating with an associate degree in journalism. After leaving school he spent the next six years with The Business Journal, doing research for the publication as well as covering the restaurant industry. Soon after, he took on real estate and agriculture beats, winning multiple awards at the local, state and national level. You can contact Edward at 559-440-8372 or at Edward.Smith@gvwire.com.

Stories by Edward Smith

Former MLB Pitcher CJ Wilson of Fresno on New Torpedo Bats: ‘Still Room for Innovation’

The New York Yankees’ newest weapon in the Major League Baseball arms race drew hotly divided takes from the baseball community. Over ...

/ 21 hours ago

St. Agnes’ Newest Robot Promises Less Invasive Surgeries, Faster Recoveries

For the past few weeks, surgeons at Saint Agnes Medical Center have been using the newest version of the breakthrough surgical system allowi...

/ 4 days ago

RIP, Bill Lyles: One of Fresno’s Most Iconic Builders and Philanthropists

A man integral to the literal shaping of Fresno, William M. Lyles, died Wednesday at 91 years old. As president and CEO of Lyles Diversified...

/ 4 days ago

Fresno Mayor Praises a State Bill That Would Speed In-Fill Housing

A bipartisan California bill would exempt certain apartment projects from the state’s landmark — and often abused, according to builde...

/ 5 days ago

Central Unified Hires Longtime Clovis Educator as Interim Superintendent

Central Unified trustees on Tuesday hired former Clovis Unified Superintendent Eimear O’Brien to lead the district while they search f...

/ 6 days ago

CA Bill Would Stop PG&E From Sticking Ratepayers With Ad and Lobbying Costs

A new California legislative bill would stop utility companies from passing political lobbying, advertising, and shareholder expenses onto e...

/ 7 days ago

Fresno County Hires Two New Department Heads

Fresno County recently split its Internal Services Department into two branches. And with that split comes two new hires. On Tuesday, superv...

/ 7 days ago

New CA System Tells You When and Where Pesticides Are Applied

A new statewide notification system lets Californians know when and where pesticides will be applied. People who sign up for the California ...

/ 7 days ago

Clovis Sales Tax Hike Begins April 1. It Will Pay for 12 New Cops, 6 Firefighters

On Tuesday, April 1, Clovis sales tax goes up a full percentage point, making the city among the highest taxed in Fresno County, trailing on...

/ 1 week ago

Looking for a New River Adventure? Try This Madera County Park Opening Saturday

With spring officially here, the San Joaquin River Conservancy will cut the ribbon Saturday on its newest day park in Madera County. The 22-...

/ 2 weeks ago

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Destiny Christine Brown is Valley Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Person of the Day for April 1, 2025. (Valley Crimes Stoppers)

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Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Destiny Christine Brown

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