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.
Kern County DA Zimmer testifies in Leticia Perez’s conflict of interest case
Supervisor Leticia Perez is seeking evidence that ex-DA Lisa Green filed charges against her out of political retaliation for allegedly supporting Zimmer.
August 4, 2019
Fresno can’t seem to keep its highways clean. This is why.
To keep Fresno's highways clean, we need three ingredients: more manpower, more money, and a heaping dose of civic pride.
August 1, 2019
Fresno Councilman Chavez ends bid for Mayor
The Councilman jumped into the race almost immediately after Fresno Mayor Lee Brand announced in May he would not seek re-election next year.
August 1, 2019
Nunes sues activists alleging conspiracy in “sham” ballot designation suit
Nunes alleges that the activists who sued to challenge his "Farmer" ballot designation conspired with super PACs, Janz campaign to damage his campaign.
August 1, 2019
Body pulled from Kern River ID’d as missing McFarland City Manager
The body recovered from a submerged SUV in the Kern River was that of missing McFarland City Manager John Wooner, the Kern County Coroner confirmed.
August 1, 2019
Clovis Unified’s O’Farrell highlights Fresno State’s class of “Top Dogs”
Fresno State's Top Dog Awards Gala is on the horizon in September, but the list of honorees was recently released.
July 29, 2019
Ex-State Sen. Cannella launches Stanislaus Co. Supervisor bid
Less than a year after he termed out of the California State Senate, former State Senator Anthony Cannella (R-Ceres) is getting back into politics.
July 28, 2019
California Bar Exam takers get last-minute shock as test subjects leak
The State Bar released essay and written performance test topics for Tueday's exam on Saturday night followng a leak to some law school deans on Thursday.
July 28, 2019
Valadao revs up fundraising for 2020 with D.C. event
David Valadao's likely challenge to Rep. TJ Cox (D-Fresno) looks to be even more likely than before.
July 25, 2019
With all eyes on Newsom’s bill signing in Sanger, where was Hurtado?
Despite serving as a co-author on the bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in her hometown, Sen. Melissa Hurtado was noticeably absent.
July 25, 2019