Les Hubbard
462 posts
Les Hubbard is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun.
Inflation hits three-year low
Analysts expect the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates.
August 14, 2024
Golden Gate Bridge protesters face charges
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said the protest caused a level of risk and extreme threats to the health and welfare of those who were trapped.
August 13, 2024
Home Depot reports higher sales but plans for slower rest of year
The home improvement retailer is expecting sales to decline by three to four percent through 2024.
August 13, 2024
4.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Los Angeles
There were no reported injuries from the earthquake – the second quake to strike Los Angeles in a week.
August 12, 2024
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in a year
Prospective home buyers are finally getting some relief with lower mortgage rates.
August 8, 2024
Energy Department awards $2.2 billion for electrical grid projects
Several states are receiving funding from the Department of Energy to boost transmission lines.
August 6, 2024
Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate
The Minnesota Governor has pushed through progressive policies during his time in office.
August 6, 2024
Judge rules against Google in antitrust case
Google is under fire for its search engine dominance.
August 5, 2024
Hurricane Debby hits Florida as Category 1 storm
Forecasters predict that Hurricane Debby could bring record rainfall, causing catastrophic flooding.
August 5, 2024
Gallo eyes selling SLO County winery
Wineries on California's Central Coast are facing financial pressures, even those owned by the biggest winemakers in the world.
August 2, 2024