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.
Gerawan Farming, Wawona Packing announce major ag merger
Two of San Joaquin Valley stone fruit producers announced that they completed a merger to become the nation's largest stone fruit producer on Wednesday.
September 25, 2019
Kaiser, unions agree to tentative four-year deal to avoid strike
The Oakland-based nonprofit health giant and a collection of unions announced a tentative, four-year contract to avoid a nationwide strike in mid-October.
September 25, 2019
Resnicks contribute $10mil, names to new Fresno State Student Union
In light of the donation, the Board of Trustees of the CSU system voted to name Fresno State's Student Union after The Wonderful Company's owners
September 24, 2019
Valley Dems back Trump impeachment inquiry, Nunes dismisses as “kabuki theater”
As House Democrats prepare to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, all three Valley Democrats voiced their support for the move.
September 24, 2019
Lender worries politics is interfering in Fresno’s small business loan program
Official with the lending firm managing Fresno's Revolving Loan Program voiced concern Thursday that politics may be at play in cutting their contract.
September 19, 2019
UC President Janet Napolitano is resigning. Could Fresno State’s Castro take over?
While the University of California needs to conduct its search to replace Napolitano, could Fresno State President Joseph Castro be the answer?
September 19, 2019
Looking to Airbnb your house? In Fresno, you may need a permit soon.
As Airbnbs grow in Fresno, so are neigbor complaints. Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld wants to regulate short-term rentals to maintain stability.
September 18, 2019
Woodlake Unified Superintendent Gamino resigns
Woodlake Unified Superintendent Alfonso Gamino resigned his position on Tuesday, one month into his second school year with the district.
September 18, 2019
Bakersfield priest files defamation suit against Monk over misconduct claims
Bakersfield Monsignor Craig Harrison filed a defamation lawsuit against a Catholic monk who went public with accusations of sexual misconduct.
September 17, 2019
Newsom “pushing the envelope” with executive order aimed at vaping
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order hitting vaping manufacturers with the state's taxing authority and a $20 million dollar anti-vaping ad campaign.
September 16, 2019