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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

Fresno Scientist Says He Can Treat Raw Milk, Keep Its Benefits. He Just Got FDA Acceptance

A Fresno scientist’s novel method for treating raw milk — the first fundamentally different process since pasteurization was developed...

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Is a Waxed Apple ‘Ultra-Processed?’ CA Bill Could Trigger a Lawsuit Barrage

A new California bill could pit farmers and food processors against state legislators as one lobbyist says it opens up a new field of class-...

/ 4 days ago

An Unknowing Fresno County Gave Community Medical $2.7M While Hospital Engaged in Kickback Scheme

While Community Health System was involved in an alleged scheme rewarding doctors for their referrals with expensive liquor, cigars, and a s...

/ 5 days ago

‘They’re Not Protests, They’re Riots’: Fresno Leaders Talk About LA Immigration Unrest

As California National Guard troops engage protesters in Los Angeles, Fresno County Board Chairman Buddy Mendes says its time to stop callin...

/ 5 days ago

First the National Guard, Will the Marines Be Next at LA Riots?

Following the deployment of 2,000 California Army National Guard soldiers to protect federal personnel and property in Los Angeles, news rep...

/ 6 days ago

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...

/ 1 week ago

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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