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.
Fresno wants to add cops to the force, but arrests are down as crime rises
Even post-Prop. 47, statistics show a dramatic drop in overall arrests coinciding at a time when voters continue to make public safety their main concern.
May 8, 2017
Edward's closing in on adding cocktails with cinema
Fresno is closing in on the opportunity to order a highball at the movies after planners OK'd a permit allowing the service of alcohol at the multiplex.
May 4, 2017
108 Hours: Taking down Kori Muhammad and where Fresno goes from here
The two connected deadly incidents destined for a prominent spot in local crime history have us asking: what happened and what will change?
May 2, 2017
LA's Tabachines Cocina arrives to NW Fresno backed by familiar faces
The restaurant coming to NW Fresno's North Pointe Shopping Center "will serve authentic Hispanic cuisine prepared by an award winning chef."
April 30, 2017
Review of City Hall security measures underway
City Hall Communications Director Mark Standriff said the review is not tied to the recent murder of three people on the edge of Downtown’s Mural District.
April 28, 2017
City's D.C. lobbying contract to be vetted by Council
Garry Bredefeld and John Ellis are headed for a debate in the Fresno City Council Chamber. The topic:…
April 26, 2017
Bredefeld gears up for debate on City Hall "In God We Trust" display
Fresno City Council Member Garry Bredefeld wants the national motto to be a permanent part of the décor in what he calls “the People’s Chamber.”
April 25, 2017
SPCA officers, with a bit of help, save dog from rushing central Fresno canal
Chubbs the dog is alive thanks to the SPCA and a good-hearted young man.
April 22, 2017
Quan-Schecter picked as City Manager, still awaits handoff
The City Hall honcho is the first woman to hold the job, but deflected some early questions about the City's future.
April 21, 2017
Fig Garden high-density housing a collision of ideas, reality about 2035 general plan
A plan brought forward by Granville Homes offers some insight into how the Fresno Planning Commission is handling the 2035 plan.
April 20, 2017
