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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 County Hires Two New Department Heads

Fresno County recently split its Internal Services Department into two branches. And with that split comes two new hires. On Tuesday, superv...

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New CA System Tells You When and Where Pesticides Are Applied

A new statewide notification system lets Californians know when and where pesticides will be applied. People who sign up for the California ...

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Clovis Sales Tax Hike Begins April 1. It Will Pay for 12 New Cops, 6 Firefighters

On Tuesday, April 1, Clovis sales tax goes up a full percentage point, making the city among the highest taxed in Fresno County, trailing on...

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Looking for a New River Adventure? Try This Madera County Park Opening Saturday

With spring officially here, the San Joaquin River Conservancy will cut the ribbon Saturday on its newest day park in Madera County. The 22-...

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Westlands’ New Science Adviser Brings Deep Knowledge of Fish

The country’s largest public water district hired a new science adviser to guide the organization and help balance water availability ...

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Newsom Accelerates Fresno County Solar Project Powering 300K Homes

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday certified an enormous solar and battery project in western Fresno County, meaning it can bypass many legal ch...

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New CA Fire Maps Will Change How Some Valley Homes Are Built

When fires ravaged Chico and Paradise in 2018, most of the homes built there came before modern state mitigation standards, said Frank Bigel...

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Vang Appears En Route to Outright Special Fresno Council Election Win

With fewer than 700 ballots left uncounted, it appears Sanger Unified Trustee Brandon Vang won the special election for the southeast Fresno...

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Fresno Council President Says It’s Not Worth Investigating ‘Rumors’ of Chavez Wrongdoing

Update: Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi said he would be willing to investigate the allegations if Juan Arambula and Luisa Medin...

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Smoke Shop Ordinance Eludes Divided Fresno City Council

After nearly two years, multiple postponements, and two planning commission meetings, the Fresno City Council rejected an ordinance to regul...

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Fresno County Hires Two New Department Heads

Staff members prepare the start line at Stade de France in Paris during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 3, 2024. Track and field will introduce mandatory DNA sex testing for athletes entering female competitions, its global leader said on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, making it the first Olympic sport to add the requirement. (Chang W. Lee/The New York Times)

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Track and Field to Be First Olympic Sport Requiring DNA Sex Tests for Women

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, questions the witnesses during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency hearing on Capitol Hill, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP File)

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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett Mocks Wheelchair-Bound Greg Abbott as ‘Gov. Hot Wheels’

President Donald Trump speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 6, 2025. (AP File)

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Appeals Court Allows Trump to Suspend Approval of New Refugees Amid Lawsuit

Mike Bibby was hired to coach Sacramento State's basketball team, aiming to revitalize the program and boost its profile. (Shutterstock)

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Sacramento State Hires Former NBA Star Mike Bibby as New Basketball Coach

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New CA System Tells You When and Where Pesticides Are Applied

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