The city of Fresno could be weeks away from a jury trial over the attempts of leaders to wrest possession of the troubled Granite Park from the nonprofit running it.
Fresno County Superior Court Judge Maria G. Diaz said Monday she expects to hand down a tentative ruling by the end of next week on whether to return Granite Park to the city or go to trial to settle a list of disputes.
Attorneys working for the city of Fresno motioned for a summary judgment for an eviction, arguing Central Valley Community Sports Foundation and the developer who heads it, Terance Frazier, are in breach of contract. Among the alleged breaches was about $600,000 in unpaid utility bills and fines …