Alex Tavlian
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Alex Tavlian is the Executive Editor of The San Joaquin Valley Sun and Executive Director of Valley Future Foundation. You can reach Alex at alex.tavlian@sjvsun.com.
Armenian President treated Fresno like a doormat. No wonder there’s little appetite to help country’s plight.
An unannounced, hush-hush visit by Armenia's President left virtually every local Armenian with a cold shoulder. It's the latest slap-in-the-face by the Armenian homeland to locals.
May 8, 2024
With Fong’s candidacy in a legal shadow, who else could emerge to vie for McCarthy’s seat?
The legal murkiness of Asm. Vince Fong's candidacy has prompted a fresh wave of speculation about possible contenders for Congress.
December 11, 2023
Fong flips script, announces candidacy to succeed McCarthy
The Republican state lawmaker reversed course on running after State Sen. Shannon Grove opted against a 2024 run. He now faces a legally murky path to the ballot.
December 11, 2023
Grove out, uncertainty grows over McCarthy succession battle
Rumors of a change of tune from Bakersfield's two likeliest GOP successors to Ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy's throne underscore a wild weekend of political jockeying.
December 10, 2023
McCarthy announces retirement at end of 2023
Months after his ouster by House Democrats and rogue Republicans, the Bakersfield Republican is eyeing the exits from Capitol Hill.
December 6, 2023
McComeback? McCarthy opens door for GOP to reinstate him to Speakership
One weekend removed from his ouster, chatter on Capitol Hill is growing that former Speaker Kevin McCarthy may mount a comeback bid.
October 9, 2023
Who was Bitwise Industries’ surprise whale? The family behind Walmart.
A Central Valley native and member of the extended Walton Family is not just a Director for the failed tech venture – the family's businesses are among Bitwise's largest investors.
June 15, 2023
Who owned Bitwise Industries before its collapse? Here’s a look at the ownership roster, numbers.
Big banks, Valley farmers, hedge funders, and tech savants held shares in Bitwise Industries before its collapse.
June 7, 2023
Bitwise Industries hooked lenders with word of a pending Goldman Sachs deal. It wasn’t real.
The outsized name of one of America's largest investment banks was utilized to lure more cash in recent months for the floundering tech venture.
June 5, 2023
Bitwise board fires Soberal, Olguin amid meltdown
Ollen Douglass, a member of the Bitwise Board of Directors, will take the helm of the company amid its collapse and questions of fraud.
June 2, 2023