Les Hubbard
399 posts
Les Hubbard is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun.
Harris family eyes two new BBQ spots in Bakersfield
Bakersfield should have two new barbecue options by the end of the year.
January 31, 2024
Bakersfield selected to hold statewide Hispanic Chambers of Commerce convention
With a majority of the city’s population Hispanic, Bakersfield is this year’s choice for the convention.
January 26, 2024
Levi’s announces cuts to global workforce
The decision from the denim manufacturer is projected to save the company around $100 million.
January 26, 2024
Robitussin recalled for microbial contamination
The contamination could cause life-threatening events.
January 25, 2024
Wayfair undergoes major layoffs on Friday
The online retailer let go of a significant part of its workforce in a cost-cutting move.
January 19, 2024
Ramaswamy drops out of Republican presidential primary
The America First candidate has thrown his support behind Donald Trump.
January 16, 2024
Supreme Court to take up anti-camping homelessness laws
Western states have been barred from enforcing anti-camping laws without offering a proficient amount of shelter beds to the homeless.
January 15, 2024
eBay agrees to $3 million fine after employees sent cockroaches to couple in harassment scheme
A Massachusetts couple received various disturbing items in the mail from eBay employees.
January 12, 2024
Study reveals nearly a quarter million nanoplastic particles in water bottles
Wattle bottle manufacturers are arguing that the study lacks consensus and simply scares consumers.
January 10, 2024
Boeing plane that had blowout was restricted from flying over water
Alaska Airlines had already chosen to not fly the plane to Hawaii in case it needed to land in an emergency.
January 9, 2024