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.
New film “Bennett’s War” rides a soldier’s high-octane return from war
Country music star Trace Adkins and soaps star Michael Roark star in the fast-paced return-from-war indy flick due Aug. 31.
May 27, 2019
Campaign season heats up as Nunes, Costa pick up challengers for 2020
Reps. Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) and Jim Costa (D-Fresno) are no strangers to the rigors and ups and downs of re-election. Just look at 2018.
May 27, 2019
Bakersfield Catholic priest Harrison responds to monk’s “heartbreaking” allegations
Two days removed from a monk's allegations of Msgr. Craig Harrison's sexual misconduct, the priest broke his month-long silence.
May 23, 2019
Trump administration rolls out $16bil in trade relief for farmers
“President Trump has great affection for America’s farmers and ranchers, and he knows they are bearing the brunt of these trade disputes," Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue said.
May 23, 2019
MSNBC town hall with 2020 contender Buttigieg to be held at Fresno State
The South Bend, Ind. Mayor and 2020 contender will hold his MSNBC town hall on campus at Fresno State.
May 23, 2019
Monk reveals misconduct allegations against Bakersfield priest Harrison
A Bakersfield native-turned-Catholic monk has stepped forward, becoming the first clergyman to make allegations against Msgr. Craig Harrison
May 21, 2019
Calif. sues Trump administration to stop cancelled $1bil HSR grant
Calif. argues the Feds' high-speed rail decision was motivated by political calculation. The state is seeking to block the funds from being spent elsewhere.
May 21, 2019
Fresno artist-turned-arms dealer arrested for illegal arms sales
Fresno native Ara Dolarian is alleged to have sold $8.5 million in arms to Nigeria without approval from the U.S. State Department
May 20, 2019
Brand to forgo second term. Dyer, Chavez join Mayoral battle
Following Brand's announcement, two new contenders emerge: Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer and Fresno City Councilman Luis Chavez.
May 20, 2019
Arambula acquitted of child cruelty charge, DA upholds decision to file
After four-plus hours of deliberation on Thursday, a Fresno County jury rendered a “not guilty” verdict on the…
May 16, 2019