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.
Bartko's piecing together the puzzle with DeRuyter, stadium
Fresno State's football history gives AD Jim Bartko a clear path forward, even amid clamor for heads to roll.
October 12, 2016
Donovan surveys results of Obama administration's early focus on Fresno
The former HUD Secretary and current OMB director under President Obama has had a close relationship with Fresno City Hall for nearly 5 years.
October 10, 2016
Fresno PD's Central Police station comes as start of logistics fix
The Manchester Center-based station is the first step in rejiggering the Fresno Police Department's logistical response to crime in the City.
October 6, 2016
$60mil Bulldog Stadium overhaul gets first greenlight amid financing shifts
Fresno State took its first step in rehabbing Bulldog Stadium. Financials show how much has changed for the Dogs.
October 3, 2016
The future of journalism and the pitfall of 'watchdogs'
Wednesday, George Hostetter talked to The Lindsay Forum about the shifts in journalism during his career as a reporter in the Valley.
September 30, 2016
Summerset hearing focuses on City Hall's promises to landlord during crisis
A smaller-than-expected crowd attended the first day of the Summerset hearing. George Hostetter gives a glimpse into the fight in the Council Chambers.
September 27, 2016
All eyes on Summerset appeal starting Monday
The Summerset Village appeal hearing begins at 9 a.m. Monday at Fresno City Hall. “Nine months in the…
September 24, 2016
Big data could be the missing key to solving water problems
Fresno has hired the experts to help solve NE Fresno's woes. A missing ingredient – in Fresno and nationwide – is the lack of big data on water chemistry.
September 23, 2016
Why both sides might ultimately be right about HSR
In the end, California prognosticators predicting high-speed glory and doomsday gloom could both be right.
September 21, 2016
Karen Bradley, City's solvency czar and assistant controller, abruptly sacked
After guiding Fresno to solvency, Assistant Controller Karen Bradley was abruptly fired from the City's Finance Department.
September 20, 2016