Les Hubbard
401 posts
Les Hubbard is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun.
Fresno St.’s Haener captures Senior Bowl MVP honors
Fresno State's star quarterback made a big impression during his first action ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft.
February 5, 2023
Clinica Sierra Vista OKs $25mil settlement to square up Medi-Cal overpayments
After years of tumult, the Valley chain of nonprofit health clinics came forward that it was overpaid state medical health benefits.
February 4, 2023
Calif. medical misinformation law blocked by Federal judge
A California law tried to clamp down on medical misinformation related to COVID-19 and sought to focus on "consensus." The problem? A judge couldn't find consensus.
February 1, 2023
Gallo hits distribution employees with layoff letters
The Modesto-based beverage giant is shifting key California-based distribution to a new contractor.
February 1, 2023
Community, United Healthcare ink deal to resume hospital, doc coverage
Valley patients belonging to three major insurance groups have been unable to access Fresno County's lone Trauma 1 hospital. Now, two remain.
January 22, 2023
S.F. panel presses for $5mil, debt elimination as slavery reparations
Neither San Francisco, nor the state of California, ever authorized the practice of slavery prior to or during the Civil War.
January 18, 2023
Allen, Bills overcome misfires to dispatch short-handed Dolphins
Despite three costly turnovers, Firebaugh's Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are moving on in the NFL Playoffs.
January 15, 2023
Calif.’s digital license plates are hackable
California made waves approving digital license plates. The security risks are now becoming apparent.
January 9, 2023
Elon Musk makes the record book – for biggest personal financial loss
Elon Musk's wild 2022 has had some major impact on his pocketbook, according to Guinness World Records.
January 7, 2023
Your natural gas bill is about to soar. Here’s why.
Energy bills in the San Joaquin Valley have been a contentious topic. Soaring natural gas prices are about to make it worse.
January 7, 2023