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.
Poll: 47% of Calif. likely voters back recall of Newsom
The question of whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom has narrowed to a three-point spread, within the margin of error, a new Berkeley IGS poll found.
July 27, 2021
Nunes pushing to save Diablo Canyon amid two decade pursuit for cheap, reliable energy sources
The senior Republican, who has routinely led straight-forward energy initiatives on Capitol Hill, is aiming to resolve California's impending energy crisis by saving its cheapest energy producer: Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.
July 27, 2021
Calif. regulators tabbed to deliver most severe cuts to water supplies
The state's top regulator announced that water in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta would be unavailable for all water users moving forward and issuing orders to water users to cut back their use.
July 25, 2021
Top investigator alleges sex harassment by Kings Co. DA, Fagundes dismisses claims as “falsities”
The former top investigator leveled a complaint denoting repeated instances of sexual harassment by his boss, Kings County District Attorney Keith Fagundes, dating back to 2018.
July 22, 2021
Newsom’s stares down newest recall foe: an avalanche of viral brazen shoplifting videos
The most-visible part of California's crime crisis is found while scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: viral shoplifting videos.
July 21, 2021
Judge orders elections officials to place Larry Elder on Calif. recall ballot
A Sacramento County Judge ordered California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber to include Los Angeles-based radio host Larry Elder on the 2021 recall ballot after disputes over disclosing his tax returns.
July 21, 2021
Caitlyn Jenner’s collapse, other nuggets hiding in Calif. recall candidates’ tax returns
With five years of tax returns for each of the candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said the 2021 recall was going to be boring?
July 20, 2021
Elder, Faulconer launch legal salvos over recall ballot issues
Dr. Shirley Weber, California's top elections official, has quickly become "the woman to sue" if you're on the recall ballot.
July 19, 2021
Faulconer wants to go ‘mano a mano’ with Newsom in recall debates
Kevin Faulconer, the former San Diego Mayor and GOP gubernatorial contender, tendered a one-on-one debate challenge to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday.
July 19, 2021
Costa gives Padilla first-hand look at Valley’s complex water needs
Alex Padilla, who was a frequent flyer in the San Joaquin Valley as California's Secretary of State, made his debut Senatorial swing through the region as a reintroduction of sorts.
July 18, 2021