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.
Bakersfield priest Harrison files defamation suit against Fresno Catholic Diocese, spokeswoman
Monsignor Craig Harrison is launching his latest legal salvo at his own Diocese over comments made by a Diocesan spokeswoman.
February 20, 2020
Delivering on promises, Trump resets California’s water landscape
Trump capped a decade-long movement to halt water diversions to the Pacific Ocean and send more of the precious resource to Valley communities and farms.
February 19, 2020
Trump celebrated a big boost in water for the Valley. But what did he sign?
President Donald Trump sat down in Bakersfield to sign a key piece of paper. What does it mean for the Central Valley's water future?
February 19, 2020
Bernhardt pitches new era of “common sense” on California’s water
The era of insanity at the Interior Department is over, so said Interior Secretary David Bernhardt during a forum at Tulare's International Agri-Center.
February 18, 2020
Trump’s Valley visit opens new front in battle with Calif. on water
Six days before Air Force One touches down in the Valley, there’s plenty of unknowns – starting with…
February 13, 2020
Trump headed to Bakersfield next Wednesday
Three-and-a-half years after Donald Trump last visited the San Joaquin Valley as a candidate for President, he's headed back to the region, sources say.
February 12, 2020
“Godspeed with the Witch Hunt”: Costa, Cox vote to OK subpoenas to probe Valley water boost
The two reps voted to grant House Dems the power to investigate and potentially nullify the Trump administration's plan to boost the Valley's water supply.
February 12, 2020
Two Valley Congressmen have a say in whether House Dems probe Valley water boost
As House Democrats pine for an opportunity to dig into the Interior Department, two Valley Congressmen face a tough choice between water and party support.
February 11, 2020
Newsom backs water voluntary agreements as framework for Delta fish restoration is released
Gov. Gavin Newsom previewed behind-the-scenes negotiations with water users and environmental groups over restoring fish populations in the Delta.
February 4, 2020
After suspending priest, Fresno Catholic Diocese is sued over his 2002 abuse case
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno is the subject of a new suit centering on allegations of sexual abuse of a 16-year-old Hanford girl in the early 2000s.
February 3, 2020