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.
Narrow vote blocks Democratic Party from endorsing Costa, Soria
While Rep. Jim Costa maintained a slight edge over Esmeralda Soria among local delegates, Soria claimed stopping his endorsement was a victory.
October 6, 2019
Fashionably Fast captures Harris Farms Stakes, largest Fresno Fair purse
With a thrilling finish, Saturday proved to be a banner day for Fresno County's pre-eminent horse racing powerhouse at the Big Fresno Fair.
October 6, 2019
School bonds are playing prominently on the 2020 ballot. Here’s why.
Regardless of ZIP code, if you're looking at a 2020 ballot in Fresno County you can expect to see one or more of these up for vote.
October 3, 2019
A big opening day: The Big Fresno Fair returns
Wednesday's opening was bookended by a morning Opening Ceremony celebration and country star Chris Jansen's concert at the Paul Paul Theater.
October 3, 2019
Chevron fined $2.7mil for Kern Co. oil seep
California's oil regulator announced $2.7 million in fines levied against Chevron centered on a longstanding oil seep near McKittrick.
October 3, 2019
Federal judge blocks Calif. law requiring Trump’s tax returns for 2020 ballot access
A Sacramento-based judge blocked California's law requiring five years worth of tax returns from Presidential candidates to appear on primary ballots.
October 1, 2019
Westlands bid to study raising Shasta Dam squashed by courts, Becerra
Westlands Water District is scrapping plans to study raising Shasta Dam following heavy legal resistance from California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
September 30, 2019
Bernie Sanders cancels Thursday town halls in Fresno, Bakersfield due to health issues
Following hospitalization Tuesday due to a blocked artery, Presidential contender and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will not be visiting the Valley.
September 30, 2019
Newsom vetoes bill to freeze water, environmental regulations
Stuck between allies, Gov. Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 1, a bill to freeze the state's environmental regulations to pre-Trump era standards.
September 29, 2019
Fresno County OKs $4mil sale of University Medical Center for affordable housing units
With backing from the County, a Fresno developer is looking to convert 33 acres of hospital facilities into affordable housing units in southeast Fresno.
September 25, 2019