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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

Can You Find Them All? Local Politicos Spotted at Trump Inauguration

Even with a capacity halved by freezing weather in the nation’s capital, Valley politicos attended President Donald Trump’s inau...

/ 15 hours ago

Water News: Pact Secures Federal Money for Dam Raise, Promotions at Westlands

As the federal government and the San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority reached a cost-sharing agreement to raise the B.F. Sisk Dam, se...

/ 3 days ago

Pickleball Player? Sierra Pacific Docs Explain How to Stay Safe on the Court

The growing popularity of pickleball nationwide, especially among older generations, has Fresno doctors offering easy-to-follow tips to avoi...

/ 4 days ago

School Is Safe Place for Kids Regardless of Immigration Status, Fresno Districts Say

Saying they feared children would stay away from school following immigration raids in Kern County last week, a group of Fresno-area educati...

/ 4 days ago

Planning Commission Says Fresno Smoke Shop Plan Hurts ‘Good’ Biz Owners. Arias Says PC Is ‘Out of Touch.’

Saying the plan from city councilmembers to reduce and regulate smoke shops throughout Fresno punished good business owners, city of Fresno ...

/ 5 days ago

The Barcode Is Out. QR Codes Are In. What Does the Future Have in Store?

The first barcode made its appearance in 1974. Back then, grocery stores needed a way to streamline the checkout process. Now, cashiers arou...

/ 5 days ago

Costa Says Immigration Sweeps Are Over. He and Valadao Want Border Patrol Clarity

Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) says the Kern County immigration sweep that resulted in 78 arrests would be the last major effort in the Sa...

/ 1 week ago

Veterans Are Bright Spot in Dismal National Homelessness Report. What Can We Learn?

The recent national report on homelessness had few bright spots considering the synchronized efforts and billions of dollars spent to get pe...

/ 1 week ago

Meathead Movers Fill Trucks with Donations for LA Fire Victims. Fresno Can Help

Moving company Meathead Movers will be filling up trucks with supplies to send to Los Angeles to help the tens of thousands of people displa...

/ 2 weeks ago

Porterville Lakeside Restaurant’s Mission? Helping Those With Medical Needs

When Rhonda Harvey bought three acres of land and a bar along Success Lake, she did so with one thing in mind — finding a home for her chari...

/ 2 weeks ago

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President Donald Trump holds up an executive order commuting sentences for people convicted of Jan. 6 offenses in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP/Evan Vucci)

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Trump Issues Sweeping Pardon of Supporters Charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol Attack

MLK Jr. March in Downtown Fresno. January 20, 2025. (GV Wire/Jahz Tello)

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Thousands in Downtown Fresno to Celebrate MLK Jr. in Annual March

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What Does the Future Hold for Cooper Kupp and Matt Stafford?

A fatal crash on State Route 41 near Road 209 claimed one life and injured another on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (CHP)

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Madera County Crash Claims One Life, Hospitalizes Other Driver

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Bears Hire Lions’ Offensive Guru Ben Johnson as Their Head Coach

Photo of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., left, accompanied by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, right

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Senate Confirms Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, Giving Trump the First Member of His Cabinet

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