Les Hubbard
462 posts
Les Hubbard is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun.
Man charged for starting wildfire by throwing firework out car window
An Oroville man allegedly admitted to throwing a firework out of his car.
August 27, 2024
LA agrees to $38 million settlement over affordable housing accessibility
The city had been accused of not making affordable housing accessible to people with disabilities.
August 26, 2024
Study: majority of baby food fails to meet WHO nutritional standards
Researchers said parents who are on a time crunch are tricked into believing the processed baby foods are healthier than they are.
August 23, 2024
CDC says HPV vaccine coverage has dropped since 2020
Fewer teens have received the HPV vaccine in the last four years.
August 23, 2024
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines
The updated shots target new omicron descendants.
August 23, 2024
Judge blocks FTC ban on worker noncompete agreements
The Biden administration’s ban has been put on hold by a federal judge.
August 21, 2024
Alaska Air gets closer to merger with Hawaiian Airlines
The airline received good news from the Department of Justice.
August 20, 2024
Blinken says Israel agrees to cease-fire
While Israel has agreed to a U.S.-brokered cease-fire, Blinken has yet to secure a commitment from Hamas.
August 19, 2024
George Santos pleads guilty in federal case
Santos has entered a guilty plea for wire fraud and identity theft.
August 19, 2024
FDA approves over-the-county syphilis test
The test provides results within 15 minutes.
August 16, 2024