Les Hubbard
462 posts
Les Hubbard is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun.
New analysis puts price tag for Delta tunnel at $20 billion
Gavin Newsom is pushing ahead with the Delta tunnel despite the $20 billion cost.
May 17, 2024
Alameda County DA to face recall election in November
Progressive district attorney Pamela Price is facing a recall in large part due to high-crime rates in Oakland.
May 16, 2024
Newsom announces $3.3 billion for mental health centers
This is the first pot of money to come for mental health and substance abuse centers from a March ballot initiative.
May 15, 2024
Target to scale down Pride Month merchandise in certain stores
The retail giant will not display its Pride Month products in every single location.
May 10, 2024
Oakland airport renaming approved by Board of Port Commissioners
The unanimous vote came despite a lawsuit by neighboring San Francisco over trademark infringement.
May 10, 2024
Calif. lawmakers, unions eye limiting self-checkout machines at retailers
A new measure would increase requirements of staffing to man self-checkout machines to stop retail theft.
May 6, 2024
FCC fines mobile carriers $200mil for illegally sharing location data
The carriers said they intend to appeal the fines.
April 30, 2024
CDC: 3 women get HIV from cosmetic treatment
The CDC reported that three women who received a vampire facial have contracted HIV.
April 29, 2024
California caps healthcare increases to three percent annually
A new state agency will enforce the cap.
April 25, 2024
Retailer Express Inc. files for bankruptcy
The fashion retailer has a plan in place to sell the majority of its stores.
April 22, 2024