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.
The four letters behind Nordstrom's deal with Fresno
I’ve waited 20 years to yell this: Nordstrom’s is coming to Fresno! But it doesn’t feel as good…
March 14, 2019
Extra change in pockets, City preps for shopping spree
Having found some spare change under the sofa cushions, Mayor Ashley Swearengin wants Fresno to go on a…
March 14, 2019
Playtime! City strikes deal with Fresno, Central schools to open playgrounds
Fresno City Hall has found a way to make it easier for Fresnans to play in the great…
March 14, 2019
City prepares to escalate war on slumlords
“This might be the one,” City Manager Bruce Rudd told George Hostetter Monday afternoon. That's really bad news for Fresno's slumlords, and a huge win for community activists.
March 14, 2019
Hitting HSR, Brandau points to Anaheim's gloomiest place on earth
Battling HSR, Steve Brandau pointed to Anaheim's gloomiest place on earth: it's multi-million dollar train station.
March 14, 2019
Sifting through the rubble of Fresno's most ambitious developer
Fresno City Hall is desperately searching for real estate swashbucklers exactly like City Hall itself.
March 14, 2019
Baines targeted in potential recall effort
A recall may hit the most unique and diverse City Council district, George Hostetter reports.
March 14, 2019
The Valley Resilient
Sometimes the best way to observe the excellence of our Central Valley is to take a break from politics and policy.
March 14, 2019
City Hall pivots to tackle marijuana, recycling and food trucks
After updating the general plan and returning to Fulton Street, City Hall takes a stab at the development code.
March 14, 2019
With Fulton Street vote, a look at the future through the past
How old is Craig Scharton? Sometimes I think he must have a hundred years under his belt. Truth…
March 14, 2019