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.
Vice President Pence to stop in Coalinga for fundraising swing
Vice President Mike Pence will make a stop in Coalinga next week for a fundraiser as part of the GOP's efforts to retain control of the White House.
July 3, 2019
Cox exits from Canadian gold mining firm
Constellation Mines, Ltd. filed paperwork to remove Cox from the company one week after The Sun reported on Cox's investment solicitations in 2012.
July 3, 2019
Esmeralda Soria’s quiet campaign to oust Costa grows louder
The Fresno City Councilwoman has solicited political consultants, purchased a website, and held meetings in D.C. ahead of challenging Rep. Jim Costa.
June 30, 2019
Searching for “heartbeat of farmers,” Ag Secretary Perdue addresses trade fears
With a NAFTA replacement on the table, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue and Reps. Jim Costa, TJ Cox, Josh Harder, and Doug LaMalfa heard an earful from farmers.
June 28, 2019
Fresno City Council approves $1.3bil budget, raises for police officers
With a few controversial additions, Fresno's City Council OK'd the budget. Now, Mayor Lee Brand is set to look at, and possibly veto, portions of the budget
June 27, 2019
Brand threatens vetoes facing bloated budget
With controversial proposals aplenty, Fresno Mayor Lee Brand may rely on line-item vetoes on the 2020 budget to maintain spending with projected revenue.
June 26, 2019
Bakersfield student alleges ICE arrested him after reading poem criticizing agency
A Bakersfield College student twice arrested by ICE is suing the agency, alleging that his most recent arrest was in direct response to a critical poem.
June 25, 2019
Calif. legislators restore tax on individuals without health insurance
California legislators approved a bill Monday that would restore a hallmark of Obamacare: the tax imposed on individuals who do not carry health insurance.
June 24, 2019
Costa, Kamala Harris trade endorsements
Harris' endorsement will send a message to potential contenders looking to challenge Costa, chief among them: Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria.
June 24, 2019
Fresno State’s accreditation troubles spread to the courtroom
Fresno State's Health and Human Services College is in the midst of its second accreditation crisis in less than four months. The first one looms larger.
June 20, 2019