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.
Councilwatch: City looks to refinance bonds, Youth Commish makes pitch for internships
Two events at City Hall earlier this month sent a familiar message to Fresno taxpayers: Politicians find it…
April 18, 2017
Audit: Fresno Grizzlies took $1.7mil loss in 2016, $6mil in the red
The owner of the Fresno Grizzlies needs money. A new audit comes with an implied message: City Hall, get ready for trouble.
April 16, 2017
Blindsided by Council, Fresno's airport tries to figure out how to sell Uber fee
Looking to gin up revenue, Fresno Yosemite International hasn't given up on an Uber fee after the City Council dealt it a harsh defeat.
April 12, 2017
Georgeanne White as the next City Manager? It could happen.
Mayor Lee Brand is in the hunt for a city manager as Bruce Rudd is set to retire. Longtime mayoral aide Georgeanne White looks to be the likeliest pick.
April 11, 2017
After levying a $337,350 fine on a landlord, is Fresno's slumlord ordinance working?
It might be time for the City Council to reassess.
April 10, 2017
Frazier's grand plan: Turn Granite Park into the entertainment hub Chukchansi wasn't
Granite Park is getting its chance to shine, and alcohol and concerts are the start for developer Terance Frazier.
April 7, 2017
Parks ramps up bid for PORAC leadership, but City Hall could be on horizon
The time may come when Jacky Parks is once again a fixture at Fresno City Hall.
April 6, 2017
Bredefeld v. The World: City Council devolves into high drama of chaos, crisis
Feuding Council members, behind-the-scenes smack talk, and political payback mark the climate at City Hall.
April 3, 2017
Granite Park operators pushing for permit to bring alcohol to the old ball game
Fresno City Hall’s planning department could make its recommendation by today (March 31) or Monday on an interesting…
March 31, 2017
Forgotten Fresno: Future of Veterans Boulevard down to simple pitch in D.C.
City Hall is gambling the project on a flight to Washington, pigeonholing top officials in the Trump Administration, and squeezing them for $45 million.
March 30, 2017
