Alex Tavlian
756 posts
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.
Kings Co. DA pushes back on Becerra: stillbirth from meth exposure is murder
The Attorney General weighed in on the case of a Kings County woman charged with murder following a stillbirth of her baby with toxic levels of meth.
August 12, 2020
Fresno Unified ethnic studies mandate faces worry of omitting Armenian, anti-Semitism studies
The school board is set to approve a resolution requiring its students to take two semesters of ethnic studies in order to graduate from high school.
August 11, 2020
Ex-Tulare hospital execs face 40 felonies for money laundering, financial crimes
Dr. Benny Benzeevi and two other high-ranking officials face 46 counts stemming from multiple embezzlements, money laundering, and conflicts of interest.
December 6, 2020
HSR, bevy of consultants under fresh scrutiny over failed Madera Co. bridge project
A morass of consultants and contractors are facing the blame for errors that led to the failure of support cables on a major bridge in Madera County.
August 10, 2020
Top Valley contender for Calif.’s redistricting panel nixed following last-minute blitz
As California's redistricting commission added new members, a look at how a blitz on a Valley Republican candidate torpedoed his chances in the final round.
May 11, 2021
Valley Children’s spokeswoman fires back at Clovis City Councilman over attacks
The director for Valley Children's Hospital challenged Clovis City Councilman Jose Flores over his remarks aimed at Councilwoman Lynne Ashbeck.
August 5, 2020
Attacks fly among Clovis City Council over return-to-school press conference
Criticism of Mayor Drew Bessinger's attendance in a back-to-school press conference, pushed two Clovis City Councilmen on the attack against Lynne Ashbeck.
August 5, 2020
Cox under fire for pressing for special access to Yosemite on July 4
Members of Congress are calling for an investigation into Rep. TJ Cox's use of pressure on Yosemite officials to gain access to the park on Independence Day
August 3, 2020
Pelco sold for second time in two years at $110mil price tag
The Fresno-based video surveillance firm was sold to its last long-term owner, French conglomerate Schneider Electric, for $1.5 billion.
August 3, 2020
Worries of mixing political work, taxpayer funds emerge in Fresno Co. coronavirus deal
A deal to spend $5 million in coronavirus funds on 17 nonprofits is drawing closer-than-usual scrutiny due to the activities of nonprofit entities involved.
July 30, 2020