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.
Hanford explores another option for long-vacant Bastille
The Bastille, the historic Kings County Jail located in Hanford's Courthouse Park, has long served as the subject of a land use quandary for local officials. That may finally change.
October 6, 2021
Hanford opens door to adding another weed dispensary
It took Hanford two years to open two cannabis dispensaries, now the south Valley city could be home to a third in the near future.
October 5, 2021
Newsom returns to Fresno to sign early childhood development bills
One month after vanquishing the state's second recall, Gov. Gavin Newsom returned to the San Joaquin Valley for a bill signing aimed at heavy spending for early childhood education.
October 5, 2021
Fresno slips, slides to kill $2.5mil water suit against Friant as Feds side with water agency
A standoff between the City of Fresno, the Friant Water Authority, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation may be shorter lived than initially anticipated.
September 30, 2021
Containment of Windy Fire soars amid cooler temps
Cooler temperatures are aiding firefighters to combat two major fire complexes within the Sequoia region of the southern Sierra Nevadas.
September 29, 2021
Headed to the Big Fresno Fair? Bring a mask, organizers announce.
With one week to go to the Big Fresno Fair, fair organizers, public health, and law enforcement officials clarified the health and safety standards for the upcoming 12-day exhibition.
September 29, 2021
2020 Census shows Fresno Co. residents were on the move. Here’s where they landed.
Fresno County's 2020 census figures tell a story of a shifting landscape of growth in California's so-called "Final Frontier."
September 29, 2021
Skiiers rejoice: Airline rolls out two new routes between Valley, Reno-Tahoe
A trip to Reno or Lake Tahoe could get easier for Valley residents, courtesy of a new flight route set for approval this week.
September 29, 2021
Community sues major doctor group over 2020 neurosurgeon walkout, trauma status threat
Community Health System alleges suing Santé – the region's largest doctor group – and its CEO colluded to stage a neurosurgeon walkout and threaten the hospital's Level 1 trauma status.
September 27, 2021
Ex-Top DA investigator sues Kings Co. over alleged harassment from Fagundes
New allegations, including heavy claims of prosecutorial and professional misconduct, are included. Reps for Kings County DA Keith Fagundes fired back.
September 27, 2021