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.
Feds clear Ex-Interior Sec. Bernhardt in probe of Westlands ties
Investigators found claims Sec. David Bernhardt evaded ethics rules and improperly influenced 2019 rules governing water flow to the Valley were "unsubstantiated."
January 20, 2023
Fresno prosecutors charge Firebaugh City Clerk Fleming over election, voter fraud
Amanda Fleming was elected to serve as City Clerk of Firebaugh in Fresno County. Her home is outside the City limits in Madera County, prosecutors said.
January 12, 2023
McCarthy captures House Speaker’s gavel after four days, 15 votes
The Bakersfield Republican endured a rocky road to secure his place as the 55th Speaker of the House. His new challenge? Leading the narrow, 10-vote GOP majority forward.
January 7, 2023
Health care squeeze continues: Community drops major Calif. health insurers
Patients with Anthem Blue Cross could be in for a long wait before they can access Community Health System's two hospitals and doctor's group.
January 7, 2023
Amid shake-up, Westlands GM Birmingham to retire
Two weeks after a sweeping, overhaul election of its board and facing an imminent sacking, Westlands Water District’s chief executive is stepping down.
November 23, 2022
Westlands shake-up: Reformers sweep election, oust water board’s president. Is its GM next?
A slate of reform-oriented candidates swept board seats for the powerful Westlands Water District. The first order of business? A possible ouster of the district's top executive.
November 14, 2022
Calif. cities are breaking the bank to buy water. S.F. gets Yosemite water for $30k. A new bill aims to raise its price.
San Francisco's century-old deal to dam up Yosemite National Park is becoming too-good-to-be true for lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The price for using Hetch Hetchy may soon be on the rise.
November 3, 2022
Comcast makes splash in SW Fresno, improving internet access with new community digital hub
Comcast officials rolled out the red carpet to boost internet connections for families living in one of Fresno's most overlooked neighborhoods.
October 27, 2022
Campaigning for Valadao, Pence argues Hanford rep “never flinched” for Valley
Republicans and Democrats have poured $16 million into Rep. David Valadao's district. He got a boost Monday from former Vice President Mike Pence.
October 17, 2022
Valadao’s record-breaking House re-elect finds its closer: Pence.
Rep. David Valadao's (R–Hanford) bid to fend off Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) is bringing in a late-inning closer.
October 16, 2022