Les Hubbard
465 posts
Les Hubbard is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun.
Feds slash water supplies for Valley communities
The announcement affects water supplies for a bevy of Valley communities, including the City and County of Fresno.
April 3, 2022
“Double whammy”: Calif. gas prices inching to $6 average as U.S. prices drop
Pain at the pump remains persistent for California's drivers. Here's a look locally.
March 27, 2022
Redistricting as war? Huerta compares Fresno Co. line drawing to Russian invasion of Ukraine
During an Assembly hearing, the UFW co-founder sought to compare Fresno County's redistricting process to the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine.
March 25, 2022
Lawsuits against ex-Sanger Mayor’s company stack-up as he bolts to fight in Ukraine
The former Sanger Mayor faces suits over hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages for botched construction jobs. Now, he's in Ukraine hoping to fight Russia.
March 24, 2022
First Lady Jill Biden set for return to Bakersfield for Cesar Chavez celebration
First Lady Jill Biden is making a return trek to Villa La Paz, the headquarters of the United Farm Workers, to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day next week.
March 22, 2022
Last but not leased: Aborted Planned Parenthood move in Visalia captures national eyes
A scuttled Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Visalia provoked a furor by attempts to conceal its lease from the public.
March 21, 2022
Cozy relationships, sex harassment scandal prompt challenge to Kings Co. DA
Former Kings County prosecutor Sarah Hacker is challenging District Attorney Keith Fagundes in June. Here's a look at the fight ahead.
March 21, 2022
‘Long overdue’: Grove, Valley law enforcement press for stricter penalties for human traffickers
As it stands, human traffickers face criminal penalties on-par with theft or vandalism. Sen. Shannon Grove (R–Bakersfield) wants to change that.
March 5, 2022
Newsom announces end to school mask mandate. Here’s when it will finally fade.
Facing pressure to loosen mask requirements, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and public health officials announced an end to mask mandates in public classrooms.
February 28, 2022
Calif. leaders stuck in two gears over pandemic changes
Gov. Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers find themselves at different places in how to shift into a new phase of coronavirus response.
February 14, 2022