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.
"Goods Movement" Priority For Fresno COG
Fresno COG's 2019 legislative platform emphasizes transportation with hopes of funding from powerful Sacramento and Washington.
March 14, 2019
How Much Should A City Invest In Public Transit? A look Into Clovis Public Transit
The City of Clovis spent nearly $6.28 million last year for public transit and received $227,000 in fares.
March 14, 2019
Fresno Will Spend 318k For Irrigation Consultants
The City of Fresno's Blair-Church-Flynn contract calls for a complete overhaul of the irrigation systems at Woodward and Roeding and construction would follow council approval of the plan.
March 14, 2019
Millions Could Be Headed To Fresno To Combat Homelessness
As Fresno and the surrounding area battle homelessness, leaders should be cautious and ensure the Central Valley does not become an area with increased homelessness like Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
March 14, 2019
Measure C Funds Include City Ride-Share & Electric Vehicles
The Fresno County Transportation Authority board in mid-December gave its final approval to the funding of five projects with an eye to the future.
March 14, 2019
Unemployment Rate Improves In Fresno, Slightly Higher In Rural Areas
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand touts low unemployment numbers and continues to push for a business-friendly Fresno, but the Council should avoid social and economic engineering.
March 14, 2019
No Weed In Fresno's District 6? Big Corporations Only Hire From District 3?
Political carve-outs during Fresno City Council meetings push the limits of what government can regulate.
March 14, 2019
Infrastructure Update: Veterans Boulevard & Shaw Avenue Widening
Fresno County Transportation Authority work continues on two ambitious infrastructure projects for Fresno and Clovis.
March 14, 2019
Club One Casino Deal: All You Need To Know
Club One Casino is moving to the Gottschalks building and partner Brixton Capital are set to invest $13 million to $15 million.
March 14, 2019
More Money Equates To More Work? Fresno City Council Adds 3 More Council Meetings Next Year
Fresno City Council approved raises for council members and added more meetings, and tomorrow they could possibly make meetings more productive by limiting proclamations.
March 14, 2019