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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

Bullard Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Behavior With a Minor, Principal Says

Fresno police arrested a Bullard High School teacher Thursday evening for allegations of inappropriate behavior with a minor, according to a...

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How Will Big Federal Layoffs Impact Yosemite and Other Sierra Destinations?

President Donald Trump’s promise to reduce the federal government has hit the national parks and national forests. The Associated Pres...

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Fed Audit of CA High-Speed Rail Begins. $4B in Funding at Stake.

President Donald Trump’s cabinet followed through Thursday on a promise made earlier this month to audit California’s high-speed...

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Will Kevin McCarthy Take a Job at Westlands? Talks Underway.

The nation’s biggest water district may hire the former U.S. Speaker of the House on as an adviser, sources say. Westlands Water Distr...

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Struggling Forever 21 Plans to Close 200 Stores in Possible 2nd Bankruptcy

The struggling clothing retailer Forever 21 appears even closer to a second bankruptcy reports Bloomberg News, with plans to close 200 locat...

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Fresno Couple Opens Upscale Teppanyaki/Sushi Restaurant Near Woodward Park

Though owners have no sign yet for their new teppanyaki and sushi restaurant at the Riverview Shopping Center, the dining establishment quie...

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A New Osteopathy Clinic Opens in Clovis

A new Clovis clinic offers help for patients suffering from pain and stress. The Central California Osteopathy Clinic at 225 Herndon Ave. No...

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Fashion Fair’s Forever 21 to Close. ‘Still a Ways to Go,’ Says Employee

Signs hung throughout fast-fashion clothing store Forever 21 show discounts ranging from 10% to 40% off the “entire store.” And,...

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New Self-Pollinating Almond Tree Could Be Huge for a Big Fresno Cash Crop

The nonpareil has nearly everything an almond grower wants. With a consistent color, sweet taste, and strong production, consumers love them...

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KMJ’s Iconic ‘Voice of Fresno,’ Al Smith, Dies at Age 86

The man behind one of the Central Valley’s most recognizable voices died Saturday. Al Smith, the former general manager of KMJ and lon...

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