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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’s Enviro Issues Won’t Get in Way of New Housing: IRS Building Owner

The owners of the massive IRS facility in southeast Fresno say they’re all in on new housing — and they’re fully prepared to mee...

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Fresno Strike Ends as City Reaches a Deal With White-Collar Union

A three-hour meeting Tuesday evening between representatives of a striking union and the city of Fresno officials — including Mayor Jerry Dy...

/ 3 days ago

Herndon Avenue Walmart Gas Station Coming in January

That construction on Herndon Avenue between Palm and Ingram avenues will end soon. A gas station owned by Walmart is expected to open by the...

/ 3 days ago

What’s the Future of Fresno’s Closed IRS Facility? Proposal Would Build Homes There.

Property owners have been trying to find a use for the massive IRS facility in southeast Fresno for some time. A proposal would tear down th...

/ 4 days ago

2-Day Strike Begins at City of Fresno. More Than 300 Bus Routes Canceled.

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 Update: Fresno Strike Ends as City Reaches a Deal With White Collar Union Original Story The city’s architect...

/ 4 days ago

City of Fresno White-Collar Workers Plan to Begin Strike Tuesday

Breaking News Update on Dec. 17, 2024. Related Story: 2-Day Strike Begins at City of Fresno. More Than 300 Bus Routes Canceled. Original Sto...

/ 5 days ago

City, County of Fresno Reach Tax Agreement. Can Building Move Forward?

The four years the city and county of Fresno spent without an agreement on how to share property tax revenue led to contentious fights betwe...

/ 1 week ago

Fresno Council Changes Rules on Presidency, Vice Presidency

The Fresno City Council changed its rules at Thursday’s meeting on picking a president and vice president. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, cou...

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What’s in Former Congressman TJ Cox’s Plea Deal? Start With $3.5M in Restitution

A plea deal for former Congressman and local businessman TJ Cox shows he will have to pay to make his victims whole, even as he and his wife...

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Date Set for Southeast Fresno Council Seat Special Election

With the councilmember for southeast Fresno leaving to join the county Board of Supervisors, a March date has been set for voters to pick a ...

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