George Hostetter
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George Hostetter is The Sun’s Fresno Civic contributor – covering the City of Fresno, County of Fresno, and Fresno Council of Governments.
In City Hall's Hub, talk swirls of Bill McEwen's future
The scuttlebutt of The “Hub” – a popular gathering area on City Hall’s second floor – was focused on The Bee's opinion editor.
August 8, 2017
Vagim presses City Hall over latest water moves, transparency
Doug Vagim once again is shining a light on the complexity of water regulation in Fresno. His point…
August 7, 2017
Malos, "Connect with Me" on hiatus at Ventura Broadcasting
There’s some uncertainty on the local political TV scene: John Malos’ daily one-hour show on Fresno and regional…
August 4, 2017
A Tale of Two Parks: Summer in the city
From Vinland Park to Figarden Loop Park: a look at community and "bugs" that drive the city's systems.
August 3, 2017
City Hall beats back Eighth Amendment "Excessive Fines" roadblock
It’s official: Fresno can continue to levy huge fines on landlords who refuse to fix their vacant houses.…
August 1, 2017
First stage of Midtown Trail slated to break ground Spring 2018
Planning for the trail’s first segment – the half-mile stretch near Manchester Center – is proceeding without apparent trouble.
July 30, 2017
Fresno's Trump rally a focal point of public safety excellence
With few days to prepare, then-Captain Andy Hall and Lieutenant Richard Tucker were tasked for planning for a rally by Donald Trump. Here's how they did it.
July 30, 2017
Olivier looks to rev up Fresno Unified with potential Trustee bid
Clint Olivier, eyeing a Fresno Unified board seat in 2018, hopes to jumpstart progress.
July 24, 2017
Head-scratching on Fresno's marijuana vote stretches from City Hall to a Montana gas station
Paul Caprioglio holed up in a Montana gas station for one part of Thursday's City Council meeting, just not the most controversial part.
July 22, 2017
Jobs: The cure-all for the ailing city
The impact of job creation and work in Fresno is immune to hyperbole.
July 20, 2017
