Les Hubbard
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Les Hubbard is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun.
Enviros fume as Newsom looks to sidestep regulations for water projects
Environmentalists suing to block major infrastructure projects have managed to stall considerable progress in the Golden State.
May 22, 2023
McCarthy seizes the initiative, emerges as GOP’s “uniter” during debt battle
The Speaker has flouted public perception, growing his stock while bringing the entirety of the Republican Party together.
May 22, 2023
Valadao: Newsom politicizing, sitting on hands amid Valley flooding
A letter from California's Governor has sparked a dust-up from the region's two most senior GOP lawmakers over continued work to mitigate flooding in the southern San Joaquin Valley.
May 18, 2023
Kings Co. crime victim director arrested over equipment theft, embezzlement
The Kings County DA staffer had a history of generating controversy, first filing a complaint against the DA mere weeks into her term.
May 18, 2023
Report: Valley almond crop to dip for third-straight year
The Valley's hot crop is in the midst of a post-COVID correction in the marketplace. Here's how things are shaping up for 2023.
May 13, 2023
Rumored split of Bills QB Josh Allen, ex-Fresno State cheerleader spills over at Ky. Derby
After cryptic messages about a split with his longtime, Fresno native girlfriend, the Buffalo Bills quarterback could be on the hunt for a rebound.
May 9, 2023
Biden admin. presses for airlines to pay passengers for delays, cancellations
The holiday season collapse of Southwest Airlines' infrastructure has spurred the Biden administration to strengthen financial penalties against airlines.
May 8, 2023
Megabus, East Coast travel favorite, returns to California
The budget-friendly charter bus will link seven California cities at launch in mid-May.
May 2, 2023
Yosemite Valley reopens as flooding worries subside
Park Service officials reversed the closure as snowpack melt was less intense than originally anticipated.
April 30, 2023
NPS: Yosemite Valley to close effective Friday
National Park Service officials are preparing for increased floods within Yosemite National Park.
April 25, 2023