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.
Tired Of Driving In Fresno With All The Roadway And Lane Closures?
Fresno streets seem to be closed regularly, but the City is trying to strongly encourage companies and developers to play by the rules, work swiftly, then pick up those safety cones so the movement of traffic can once again return to normal.
December 12, 2018
Will The Area West Of Highway 99 Continue To Be "Forgotten Fresno?"
The Fresno City Council will review the widening of Polk Avenue West of the 99, which could be another step in addressing the overall infrastructure challenges in the area.
December 6, 2018
After Measure P (Parks Tax) Walking/Biking Trails Are Still Needed
Measure P failed, but the walkability of Fresno needs improvement, and the Planning Commission may start with an access point to the San Joaquin River bottom in North Fresno.
December 6, 2018
Affordable Low-Income Housing At $353,497 Per Unit (For 760 Sq Ft)?
Fresno City Council to determine if Annadale Commons Apartments, a proposed 40-unit low-income senior rental housing project with a price tag of $14.14 million, is the answer to the affordable housing shortage.
December 6, 2018
Will The Fresno City Council Give Themselves A 20% Raise?
The proposed ordinance would increase council members pay from $65,000 annually to $80,000, and the council president pay would increase from $70,170 to $85,000 for each council member commencing a new term of office.
December 6, 2018
Nov 29th Fresno City Council Meeting May Change The Character Of Fresno
Fresno City Council agenda this Thursday includes a discussion of: an 11-member Displacement Task Force, RDA's housing successor with the sale of BRIO in downtown, BRT, and more which will guide Fresno's growth into the future.
November 27, 2018
FPD's Body Cameras Valuable In Internal Affairs Investigations
Fresno Police Auditor John Gliatta's third quarter report reviewed several investigations by the Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division where body cameras proved effective.
November 25, 2018
Insights From Fresno State's Athletic Corp. Financial Statement
Fresno State Athletic Corp. financial statement shows a $1 million dollar gap in the red, but as always the bills will get paid.
November 25, 2018
$1 Million Dollar Federal Grant To Reduce Untested Sexual Assault Kits In Fresno
Fresno City Council to discuss a federal grant for the specific purpose of acting “on evidence resulting from sexual assault kits” that have yet to be tested.
November 19, 2018
George Hostetter Predicts The Future For The City Of Fresno & Journalism
Fresno City Counsel will champion progressive causes in the near future and the Fresno Bee will have competition.
November 18, 2018