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.
New suit attempts to squash late-calendar water transfers to Valley during drought
Environmentalists and a pair of Delta water agencies are doubling down their fight to halt water transfers tot he Valley by targeting a newly-extended water transfer period.
October 25, 2021
Calif., Federal water officials ask judge to OK water restrictions amid pressure to rollback Trump plan
State and Federal water officials have petitioned a judge to order a one-year temporary plan governing California's two water arteries, throwing out years of work encapsulated in 2019 environmental rules.
October 18, 2021
Salas to launch bid against Valadao on Monday
The Bakersfield Democratic legislator has long been a blue-chip option sitting atop the recruitment list of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
October 15, 2021
Sources: Recall effort of Kingsburg councilwoman Jewel Hurtado falls short
The Kingsburg Councilwoman has faced stiff resistance from residents following a strong push to celebrate LGBT Pride Month and DUI arrest.
October 14, 2021
Fresno’s Armenians deserve a better, stronger voice than Apkarian
At two issues critical for Fresno's Armenian American community, the Fresno-based Honorary Consul to Armenia has failed to rise to the occassion.
October 14, 2021
Midland cancels Big Fresno Fair concert following COVID-19 case
The announcement is a tough loss for Fair organizers, as Midland was the best-selling concert offering for this fall's lineup, fair organizers said.
October 13, 2021
Sign and veto: Newsom seals fate to these must-watch bills of 2021
Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom completed signing and vetoing bills approved by legislators in the final day of the 2021 legislative session.
October 10, 2021
Fresno DA: No charges for Parlier Police supervisor over allegations of stolen cash
Fresno County prosecutors announced Friday that a Parlier Police Department executive will not be charged with taking public funds from the department.
October 10, 2021
Kettleman in Crisis: Poor Kings Co. town becomes intersection of I-5, 41, and Zero Water
The poor town best known as the tourist junction between Interstate 5 and Highway 41 midway through California is set to run out of water by December.
October 8, 2021
Fagundes sues Kings County, alleging interference in DA’s office amid harassment suit
A pending harassment and retaliation suit against Kings County centering on the District Attorney’s office has sparked a…
October 7, 2021