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.
Cops return to Tower District with new satellite station
The Tower District now has a satellite police station to help keep the public order.
June 29, 2017
City OKs new Chukchansi Park rent deal for Grizzlies, green-lighting sale
The Fresno Grizzlies are no longer a political punching bag thanks to a new lease deal and pending sale.
June 26, 2017
City prepares to reset Chukchansi rent ahead of Grizzlies sale
Looks like a sale of the Fresno Grizzlies is just around the corner and the new ownership group is coming into focus.
June 25, 2017
Marijuana ban lights up Council chamber, weed advocates
After a few hours of puffing, the ban eventually passed. George Hostetter dives into the cloud of Thursday's debate.
June 23, 2017
10 takeaways from Brand's first State of the City
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand gave his first State of the City address on Wednesday. George Hostetter looks at the compelling day in downtown Fresno.
June 22, 2017
17 months from Fresno's prizefight: All eyes on Borgeas' supervisor seat
The fate of Fresno County Supervisorial District 2 is shaping up as a political donnybrook – even if…
June 20, 2017
Van Ness housing development puts daylight between general plan, reality
Infill development is coming to what might be the snazziest stretch of residential real estate in Fresno.
June 19, 2017
'In God We Trust' gets prominent debut at City Hall
“This is a tremendous day. This is a historic day,” Bredefeld said at the public debut on Thursday.
June 16, 2017
From Fresno's housing struggles to public safety, civility in short supply
There’s a big difference between holding government accountable and holding it in contempt.
June 15, 2017
Convention Center, Chukchansi Park prove to be 800-pound APES in budget
There's a lot at stake at the two City-owned venues financed by the Arts, Parks, Entertainment & Sports (APES) fee.
June 13, 2017
