Alex Tavlian
757 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.
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
Fresno law firm Dowling Aaron inks merger with regional firm
Fresno law firm Dowling Aaron announced Tuesday it would merge with Fennemore Craig, a regional law firm with…
July 28, 2020
Interior Sec. Bernhardt lampoons Cox’s demand on public lands bill
It's not often a Cabinet official will take a member of Congress to task. It's even rarer when they do it in public.
July 26, 2020
It’s official: Buffalo Wings are no longer a meal in California
The decision came as California's Alcoholic Beverage Control clarified rules determining the necessary meal service for bars to remain open.
July 21, 2020
Arambula’s tiff over $5mil COVID-19 spending proposal hits close to home
Friday's spat with Fresno Co. Supervisors centers on a $4 million coroanvirus spending proposal to hire local nonprofits, one of which is close to Arambula.
July 20, 2020
Magsig blasts Arambula’s attempted ambush over coronavirus response
California State Asm. Joaquin Arambula's gambit to challenge Fresno County's coronavirus response didn't go quite the way he may have anticipated.
July 19, 2020
Still under IRS lien for unpaid taxes, Cox’s firms received six-figure Federal loans
While Rep. TJ Cox owes Uncle Sam years worth of back taxes, two of his firms received six-figure, forgivable loans via the Federal COVID-19 relief program.
July 7, 2020
Sour grapes emerge as most Calif. wineries close while Newsom’s winery remains open
Gov. Newsom owns stock in PlumpJack Group, which includes a winery in Napa Valley's Oakville. That winery is still open for tastings.
July 2, 2020
Fresno Co. DA declines charges against Arias in protester scuffle
Prosecutors will not file a criminal complaint alleging battery committed by Fresno City Council member Miguel Arias on protesters.
July 2, 2020
Merced Co. Sheriff calls for lake, parks to close for Independence Day weekend
Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke issued a dire warning to county residents over the recent spike in coronavirus cases in the north Valley.
July 2, 2020