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.
Voters May Decide Fate of Parks Instead of Electeds
Fresno for Parks submitted 35,000 signatures and will now wait and see if voters decide the fate of Fresno parks instead of Fresno City politicians.
July 20, 2018
Fresno FAX Bus System Trying to Increase Ridership
Fresno public transit system will focus on productivity instead of coverage, and proposed changes could cost $1 million a year.
July 17, 2018
815 Sworn Officers Down From 849 Nine Years Ago in Fresno
Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says call volume increased dramatically, and despite being fully staffed, the department is still short 34 officers from nine years ago.
July 16, 2018
Crime Decreasing in Many Areas According to Fresno Police Chief
Fresno Police touts decrease in crime, but cigarette theft is a problem.
July 12, 2018
$3.5 Million Dollars Could Be Added to the Kings River Pipeline Tab Because of a Change Order
Kings River Pipeline project contractor, Garney Pacific Inc., seeks a $3.5 million addition because a change of conditions in the subsurface materials as found in the excavations when compared to the project’s geotechnical report.
July 10, 2018
Street Improvement Projects Coming to Fresno: Thanks Council Member Steve Brandau
Council Member Steve Brandau delivers on street improvement project and continues the fight for Veterans Boulevard.
July 9, 2018
Damon Kurtz Writes Powerful Letter to Fresno Council Members: Read it Here
President of the Fresno Police Officers Association holds nothing back in his letter to the Council, and some sentences may hit home for some City Council Members.
July 6, 2018
All You Need to Know About the Fresno City Parks Initiative
Twelve points every Fresnan should know about the upcoming parks initiative should it make the November ballot.
July 4, 2018
New Year Began Yesterday in the City of Fresno: 3 Things to Note
City of Fresno's fiscal year began yesterday, July 1, 2018, and we know Fresno City Hall will have to do more with less, Blackstone will see mixed-use housing project, and Veterans Boulevard is still seeking funding.
July 2, 2018
Time is Running Out on Options to Purchase Land for HSR Maintenance Facility, Landholders May Keep Money and Land
Fresno Council of Governments may exercise purchasing options to have land ready if Fresno is selected for the High-Speed Rail’s heavy maintenance facility, or landholders receive taxpayer money and keep the land.
June 29, 2018