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.
Parra kicks off challenge to Valadao before he can be sworn-in
Nicole Parra, the former State Assemblywoman, is taking the plunge for Congress against David Valadao two years in advance.
December 14, 2020
No, Devin Nunes did not test positive for COVID-19. Here’s what he said.
No, Devin Nunes doesn't have the coronavirus. And it's quite possible he never has had it.
December 11, 2020
Fresno Catholic Bishop walks back coronavirus vaccine criticism
Fresno Roman Catholic Bishop Joseph Brennan is reversing his stance on the coronavirus vaccines currently seeking approval, his office announced Wednesday.
December 10, 2020
Medical misinformation? YouTube pulls Sun video of House speech mocking Newsom’s Napa dinner
The video of Rep. Tom McClintock mocking Newsom's violation of his own COVID-19 rules was deemed "medical misinformation" by YouTube.
December 9, 2020
Bakersfield Catholic priest says Fresno Bishop threatened retaliation over legal battle
The legal battle between a Bakersfield Catholic priest and the Fresno Roman Catholic Diocese has grown hotter.
December 8, 2020
Paco Balderrama officially named as Fresno Police Chief
Balderrama is the city's second non-White police chief and first external hire in 27 years.
December 8, 2020
Fresno proposal to fine large household gatherings withdrawn
A new proposal to restrict the number of individuals allowed for in-home gatherings within the City of Fresno is set for approval on Tuesday.
December 8, 2020
Will recount reverse Selma City Council’s shakeup?
At 6 p.m. Monday night, the City of Selma is expected to inaugurate a new Mayor and City…
December 7, 2020
Tulare Co. shutters jury trials for 2020
As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations spike in the San Joaquin Valley, at least one county is putting its courtrooms on furlough akin to the March shutdown.
December 7, 2020
Facing 40 felony charges, Ex-Tulare hospital CEO surrenders to FBI
Dr. Benny Benzeevi was arrested by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday night.
December 6, 2020