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.
Could Villaraigosa step-in to serve as Democrats’ recall savior – or boogeyman?
The former LA Mayor could answer a big question on the recall: will a big-name Democrat with statewide appeal step-up and run on the replacement ballot?
March 8, 2021
“Part of the soul of the Valley was lost”: Peers reflect on passing of Smittcamp
Peers and mentees Bob Smittcamp shared tributes and reflections on the Fresno business giant.
March 8, 2021
Newsom shakes-up vaccine distribution again, with emphasis on Valley
California will begin setting aside 40 percent of all vaccine doses for people who live in the most vulnerable neighborhoods.
March 4, 2021
Skepticism reigns as Calif. lawmakers approve $6.6bil school reopening plan
The state will dangle $2 billion before cash-strapped school boards, offering them a slice only if they offer in-person instruction by the end of the month.
March 4, 2021
Valley Congressmen show surprising unity on key issue
It's not often every member of the San Joaquin Valley House delegation sees eye-to-eye on an issue of national importance. Wednesday was one of those days.
March 3, 2021
Ashbeck, Mouanoutoua sail to reelection on Clovis City Council
A mere 118 votes separate the two incumbents.
March 2, 2021
Received a PPP loan? Buckle up for surprise Calif. tax bill.
With Tax Day around the corner, California businesses are staring at a tax hit for their coronavirus lifeline last year. One State Senator wants to make PPP loans tax-free.
March 1, 2021
Trump launches broadside at Valadao, GOP “grandstanders” at CPAC
The remarks came amid former President Donald Trump's remarks at CPAC 2021, his first public appearance since leaving the White House in January.
February 28, 2021
Sources: Newsom headed to Reedley to plug farmworker vaccination efforts
Two weeks after announcing efforts to boost vaccinations in the San Joaquin Valley through scattered clinics, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is returning to Fresno County on Friday.
February 25, 2021
Clovis Councilman: No prizes-for-votes at Saturday rally
Clovis City Councilman Vong Mouanoutoua says his Saturday get-out-the-vote rally is not engaging in a quid pro quo for votes.
February 25, 2021