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Baines targeted in potential recall effort
A recall may hit the most unique and diverse City Council district, George Hostetter reports.
December 10, 2015
The Valley Resilient
Sometimes the best way to observe the excellence of our Central Valley is to take a break from politics and policy.
December 9, 2015
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.
December 7, 2015
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…
December 4, 2015
Council setting eyes on 2016, Fulton Street
Mastery, accountability and hubris will take center stage when the council meets Thursday.
December 2, 2015
City Hall, in emergency mode, has chance to flex turnaround muscle
City Hall has a chance to turn the fiasco into a humanitarian and policy success and paint Chris Henry as a slumlord.
December 1, 2015
Cuff 'em: Policy, Procedure and the Police Auditor
As handcuffing by cops grows in prevalence, George Hostetter looks at the Fresno Police Auditor's complicated role.
November 30, 2015
Summerset Crisis ignites face-off over code enforcement
Summerset kicks off wrangling with a bad landlord, battling over code enforcement, and asking tough questions of a nonprofit.
November 26, 2015
What Fresno politics look like, according to Fresno Democrats
An exclusive look at Fresno Democrats' 50-page report on the Fresno political landscape from George Hostetter.
November 23, 2015
Water acts as centerpiece to history, legacy. But who will write it?
As Mayor Swearengin cements an unexpected legacy and makes Fresno history, George Hostetter asks: who will write it?
November 20, 2015
