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.
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
Proposed SE Fresno liquor store withdrawn amid new regulations approved
A push to eliminate half of liquor stores in Fresno is colliding with a pitch to build a 7-Eleven, lobbied for by Supervisor Henry R. Perea.
May 1, 2019
Report details “rude, inappropriate” conduct by Tulare councilman Nunley
An independent investigation into Tulare City Council member Greg Nunley details incidents related to his behavior with City staff.
April 30, 2019
Farmers struggling to meet labor needs, survey says
Farmers in the Golden State are reporting a continued struggle in hiring agricultural workers, a survey conducted by…
April 30, 2019
A 392,500 square foot casino-resort is in the works near Bakersfield, here’s what we know
The proposed casino is in the midst of review with the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. We detail what's in the project and what's next.
April 29, 2019
Prosecutor Janz files for Fresno Mayoral bid
After months of mulling, Andrew Janz is taking a pass on a rematch with Devin Nunes and focusing on Fresno Mayor Lee Brand.
April 29, 2019
Lemoore votes to settle lawsuit with Council member Blair
The settlement resolves a four-month fight over negative comments directed at City employees by Councilmember Holly Blair.
April 27, 2019
Judge rejects Arambula dismissal request, says allegations “lightyears different” than spanking
Judge Alvin Harrell III asked if there was any chance for a deal. Arambula flatly replied: "I'm not taking a plea."
April 24, 2019
Arambula’s wife tweeted she would believe her daugthers, his lawyers don’t
Tweets from the wife of Asm. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) are running headlong into the legal drama facing her husband.
April 24, 2019
Slap in the face: Arambula legal team contradicts “spanking” defense in filing
A motion to dismiss filed by the Democratic legislator states that his daughter was slapped in the face and suffered marks from a ring.
April 24, 2019