Alex Tavlian
756 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.
Visalia Unified dismisses Superintendent Oto
Todd Oto, who has undergone 11 evaluations by the Visalia Unified board since August, will remain in the position through the last day of school on June 7.
May 8, 2019
Audit: Chowchilla prison staffer watched 2,256 YouTube videos on the job
An audit conducted by the State of California found one staffer excelling at consuming YouTube videos on the job at Valley State Prison.
May 9, 2019
Janz’s first fundraising email names Nunes six times, Brand zero
Fresno County prosecutor Andrew Janz announced last week he was challenging Fresno Mayor Lee Brand in 2020, foregoing a second Congressional run.
May 8, 2019
Focus on witness coaching, police procedure intensifies in Arambula trial
By the close of business Tuesday, Fresno Police Detective Kenneth Dodd, Arambula's six-year-old daughter, one Dailey Elementary teacher, and two school office managers had completed their testimony.
May 9, 2019
Newsom continues Valley charm offensive during Maddy gala
During the Maddy Institute's 20th anniversary celebration, Gov. Gavin Newsom renewed a call to focus on the San Joaquin Valley.
May 7, 2019
Visalia Unified preps two new, specialized schools to address behavior problems
With much of the ire directed at the district's behavior policy, Visalia Unified has considered stronger moves to restore balance on its campuses.
May 8, 2019
Arambula’s daughter takes the stand on first day of child cruelty trial
Amid allegations of witness coaching, the seven-year-old recounted the events with Asm. Joaquin Arambula that led to a bruise on her face.
May 4, 2019
Janz enters Fresno Mayor’s race with questions on issues, experience, DA work
With a backdrop of supporters, Janz spent much of his announcement working to draw a sharp contrast with incumbent Fresno Mayor Lee Brand.
May 2, 2019
Valley District Attorneys prepare to audit Catholic Diocese abuse records
The move by local prosecutors comes as the Roman Catholic Diocese of undergoes an independent review by a former FBI executive assistant director.
May 2, 2019
Senate panel advances Borgeas CEQA reform bill
Despite vehement opposition, a bill advanced allowing courts to assess attorney's fees for losing frivolous CEQA lawsuits on in-fill housing projects.
April 30, 2019