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.
Ag Secretary Perdue to host town hall in Los Banos
Agriculture Sec. Sonny Perdue returns to the San Joaquin Valley to host a town hall to talk with local farmers on Friday, June 28.
June 20, 2019
Fresno County judge strikes down Calif.’s weakening of Felony Murder rule
Fresno County Superior Court Judge Brian Alvarez held that the change to accomplice liability unconstitutionally amended two California propositions.
June 19, 2019
Billingsley to resign Lemoore City Council
Chad Billingsley, one of two new members to the Lemoore City Council in 2018, received a job offer in Colorado, he announced on Facebook.
June 18, 2019
Caprioglio strikes deal on Fulton Street upkeep and Shaw Ave. bike cops
Fresno City Council President Paul Caprioglio announced funding to maintain Fulton Street isn't going anywhere following a budget deal reached on Monday.
June 17, 2019
Fresno’s new idea to stop gang shootings: pay the shooter
The proposal follows Richmond, Stockton, and Sacramento in funding stipends for high risk individuals known to engage in violent acts.
June 17, 2019
Harris Farms names Beecher as President and Chief Executive Officer
There's a changing of the guard atop Harris Farms. Jim Beecher, a board member of the company, has been selected to serve as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer.
June 16, 2019
Bliatout launches challenge to Nunes in 2020
Bobby Bliatout, the Fresno health care executive who challenged Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) in 2018, is back again for a second try in 2020.
June 11, 2019
Cox said his Canadian gold mine was “not really a company.” His emails disagree.
SUN EXCLUSIVE: Fresno Rep. TJ Cox's ties to a Canadian mining enterprise are murkier than he has let on, newly obtained emails show.
June 10, 2019
Catholic priest Swearengin placed on leave by Fresno Diocese
Though currently assigned to Good Shepherd Parish in Visalia, Swearengin is on medical leave and was considered "very seriously ill," per a statement from Fresno Bishop
June 10, 2019
Janz backs Arballo against Nunes. Janz supporters? Not so much.
Prosecutor Andrew Janz announced he is backing Phil Arballo's challenge to Rep. Devin Nunes. By their reaction, Janz's supporters are not on board.
June 6, 2019