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.
Newsom indicates veto to controversial Senate Bill 1
Less than a day after passage, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would veto a bill that would freeze water regulations to curb changes by the Trump administration.
September 15, 2019
Amid Democratic debate, Elizabeth Heng airs ad torching socialism, AOC
Elizabeth Heng made a splash with a fiery national TV ad during the Houston Democratic Debate on Thursday aimed squarely at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
September 12, 2019
$400mil in funding to fix Friant-Kern Canal stalls in Legislature
Senate Bill 559, which would send $400 million to repair the canal, is being converted into a "two-year bill" giving legislators additional time to act.
September 12, 2019
Before launching a competitor, Assemi Family sues Wonderful Pistachios over withheld millions
While working to open their own pistachio processing plant, the Assemi family launched a legal fight over their final crop delivery to Wonderful Pistachios.
September 11, 2019
Hotly-contested Senate Bill 1 could carry over water battle into 2020
Amendments to the state legislature's marquee water bill didn't mollify opponents. Now, signs are emerging that the bill may be punted into 2020.
September 11, 2019
Tweaks to Senate Bill 1 leave critical Calif. water questions unresolved
As Democratic lawmakers voice greater concern, newly-released amendments to SB 1 leave unresolved questions about its impact on Federal water projects.
September 10, 2019
Gray comes out swinging, calls SB1 “dangerous”
Asm. Adam Gray (D-Merced) did not mince words in describing the impact of the California Legislature's marquee water bill ahead of its final consideration.
September 9, 2019
Spokeswoman for Firestone-Walker Brewing draws heat after poking fun at Fresno
With one tweet mocking Fresno from its spokeswoman, Firestone-Walker Brewing's 805 beer went from one of Fresno's favorite brews to a local pariah.
September 8, 2019
Judge rules against advocates seeking to overturn Measure P defeat
Superior Court Judge Kimberly Gaab ruled that Measure P, a 30-year parks tax initiative for the City of Fresno, did not reach the necessary vote threshold.
September 5, 2019
Nunes shifts legal gears, eyes racketeering suit over coordinated attacks
Rep. Devin Nunes is shifting gears as the operative who dug for dirt in his wife's work emails remained elusive. Now, he's pursuing a racketeering claim.
September 4, 2019