George Hostetter
624 posts
George Hostetter is The Sun’s Fresno Civic contributor – covering the City of Fresno, County of Fresno, and Fresno Council of Governments.
Blessed: Bredefeld prepares to celebrate as "In God We Trust" adorns Council chambers
“In God We Trust” makes its official appearance in the Fresno City Council chamber on Thursday.
June 13, 2017
Fig Garden residents chafe at by-right development after housing complex gets green light
Granville Homes President Darius Assemi won again. He came, he saw, he conquered on behalf of what City Hall sees as the meaning of the 2035 general plan.
June 12, 2017
Fresno public works chief Mozier promoted to Assistant City Manager
Incoming City Manager Wilma Quan-Schecter said she sought "someone with proven experience, integrity and a passion for local government..."
June 8, 2017
No-shows in City's Capital Oversight board poses risk to hold up major projects
What do you do with a watchdog that doesn’t bother to show up for the watch?
June 7, 2017
Don't forget it, Jake: Fresno's Chinatown at a crossroads
High-speed rail progress makes longstanding public and private malaise about Chinatown troubling.
June 5, 2017
What's in a name? For Downtown Fresno alleys: a lot
I recently took a walk in Downtown along what used to be Fulton Mall. That’s easier said than…
June 2, 2017
For Mayor's Public Safety Board, uneasy marriage with social justice activists is no picnic
Lack of appeal reigns as the Brand admin looks for more public safety board applicants from activist groups.
May 31, 2017
Fresno pays off $8 million Gap settlement – to itself
Fresno is a month away from saying goodbye to the Gap Settlement. It will be a happy farewell,…
May 30, 2017
7 keys to the Bus Rapid Transit fare evasion debate
Bus Rapid Transit has a long, complicated history in Fresno. Some insights into why the fare evasion debate adds to the complications.
May 25, 2017
Debate on fare evasion on Fresno's BRT becomes decriminalization flashpoint
Council members Garry Bredefeld and Esmeralda Soria threw down over how to penalize fare evaders on Fresno's BRT.
May 25, 2017
