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.
Facing shaky ICU capacity, Chavez, Fresno businesses to rework shutdown proposal
A proposal for a five-day emergency shutdown order within the City of Fresno is getting a rework.
December 23, 2020
Amid COVID relief, Congress delivers $206mil for Friant-Kern Canal repairs
Last-minute work by Congress to secure government and coronavirus relief funding netted a much-needed win for San Joaquin Valley farmers.
December 22, 2020
The legal battle over Fresno’s parks tax isn’t over. Here’s what comes next.
Despite conciliation from Mayor Lee Brand and Mayor-Elect Jerry Dyer, the organization handling the Measure P suit isn't giving up.
December 20, 2020
Native American tribe’s suit targets Westlands without suing the district. Here’s why.
A key element of an Obama-era water law is getting fresh scrutiny in Federal courts, this time raised by a northern California Native American tribe.
December 17, 2020
Fresno appeal court rules city’s 2018 parks tax was approved
A three-judge panel found that Fresno's 30-year parks tax was duly approved with 52.17 percent of the vote.
December 17, 2020
Fresno officials, business leaders see Southwest’s “wheels up” as economic launchpad
For California's fifth-largest city, the possibilities of jetting off on the cheap – it appears – are endless.
December 16, 2020
Finally! Southwest Airlines will fly out of Fresno-Yosemite International Airport
Southwest Airlines, the long-elusive budget airline, announced its intention to fly into Fresno-Yosemite International Airport in 2021.
December 16, 2020
State Center chancellor Parnell announces retirement
The five-year chancellor of the San Joaquin Valley's largest community college district announced his retirement on Tuesday.
December 15, 2020
Calif. legislators push Newsom to reclassify restaurants as “essential,” allow them to reopen
As the current state-mandated stay-at-home order continues, more and more restaurants, regions, and entire city governments are pushing back against…
December 15, 2020
Borgeas named chair of Senate Ag Committee, sole GOP chairman in Calif. legislature
Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins announced Borgeas would serve as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee.
December 14, 2020