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.
Peters hits stride in bid to succeed Gleason as Kern Supervisor
In the race to replace Kern Co. Supervisor Mick Gleason, a frontrunner has emerged and a prospective contender announced he wouldn't take the plunge.
November 10, 2019
Sanders returns Fresno on Friday for Green New Deal rally
Following a cancelled appearance due to heart attack, Sen. Bernie Sanders returns to Fresno for a rally with supporters this week, his campaign announced.
November 10, 2019
Allegations of fraud arise after Fresno’s QueerOut gala
Despite a blowout gala one week ago, claims of failed refunds come as nonprofit Common Space shutters operations and its founder perpares to leave town.
November 7, 2019
Sources: Newsom could tap Swearengin for transportation post
Sources tell The Sun that during his visit, Gov. Gavin Newsom could announce an appointment for former Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin.
November 7, 2019
Proposals to ban e-cigarettes fizzle in Valley communities
Leaders in Valley communities are taking a breath following a media frenzy over vaping deaths, deciding to nix bans on sales of e-cigarettes.
November 6, 2019
Nunes, Brand secure final $10.5mil to complete Veterans Boulevard
A long desired link between northwest Fresno and Fresnans living west of Highway 99 received the last piece of funding to complete the project.
November 6, 2019
During Fresno stop, Dennis Miller throws a jab at water wars, delta smelt
Speaking in Fresno on restoring civility in a hyperconnected, hyper-partisan era, the ex-SNL star started off by wading into California's water wars.
November 5, 2019
Taxpayers buying out PG&E? Some Valley mayors aren’t ruling it out.
California energy regulators are facing a new push to consider a plan to have taxpayers buy out the woe-begotten privately-held Pacific Gas & Electric.
November 5, 2019
Energy production could return to Federal lands in the Valley
A move to open hydraulic fracturing on federal lands in the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast took a step forward last week.
November 4, 2019
In Iowa, Costa puts on dancing shoes for Harris
As Sen. Kamala Harris puts all her eggs into Iowa's basket, she was joined by Valley Rep. Jim Costa (D–Fresno) for a viral video moment.
November 3, 2019