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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

World’s Largest Almond Processor Will Shutter Sacramento Plant. 600 Workers Impacted

The world’s largest almond processor, Blue Diamond Growers, says it will close its Sacramento processing plant this year The almond co...

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Farming Regulation Costs Rise 1,300% Since 2006: Cal Poly

A nearly two-decade study from Cal Poly illustrates just how much regulation costs have grown in farming. And, while many regulations addres...

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Feds Indict SoCal Hospice CEO for Medicare Fraud in Fresno and Kern Counties

A federal grand jury indicted a hospice nurse and CEO on six counts of alleged health care fraud and aggravated identity theft. Federal pros...

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Fresno State’s Ag College Is Growing. A New Corporate Sponsor Will Help Them

The nonprofit supporting Fresno State’s ag specialty college unveiled its first corporate sponsor Thursday supporting students and tea...

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What Do Valley Leaders Say About Trump’s Threat to Yank High-Speed Rail Funding?

A declaration from President Donald Trump’s administration that the California High Speed Rail is not “viable” is receivin...

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New CA Bill Would Streamline Solar Conversion for Dry Farmland

As California water law forces more farmland out of production, a new bill would make it easier to convert it to solar fields. Among Valley...

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Fresno’s Southeast Plan Has a $2.2B Price Tag for Phase 1. Can the City Afford It?

Fresno City Council got its first look at the price tag behind a massive, decades-old plan to develop the southeast part of town. The city h...

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Fresno Unified’s Misty Her Says She Was Assaulted. Police Have No Reports

Fresno Unified Superintendent Misty Her recently said a Facebook post from the Fresno Teachers Association led to her being physically assau...

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Fresno Unified Communications Boss on Leave After AI-Generated FTA Dossier Debacle

The Fresno Unified communications chief who produced a dossier containing alleged attacks by the teachers union against Superintendent Misty...

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NY Times Bestselling Author Celebrating Book Release at Fresno Barnes & Noble

New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy is coming to the Barnes & Noble at Fashion Fair to sign her upcoming book. The Central V...

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