Les Hubbard
398 posts
Les Hubbard is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun.
Supreme Court to rule on nuclear waste storage in Texas, New Mexico
The court is expected to have a ruling out by the middle of 2025.
October 4, 2024
Montana man convicted of threatening former Speaker McCarthy
The man made threats to McCarthy’s office after a Chinese spy balloon flew over Billings, Montana.
October 3, 2024
DirecTV agrees to deal to acquire Dish
DirecTV is purchasing Dish for a nominal fee, taking on billions of dollars in debt.
September 30, 2024
CAL FIRE arsonist was former inmate firefighter
More details have come out about the CAL FIRE employee who set off several fires.
September 27, 2024
Newsom signs bill to formally apologize to Black residents for slavery
The bill was part of a reparations package that made it to Newsom’s desk.
September 27, 2024
Judge rules fluoride in drinking water needs further EPA regulation
High levels of fluoride in water have been found to potentially impact the IQ in children.
September 26, 2024
Man detonates bomb in Santa Maria courthouse ahead of arraignment on gun charges
A suspect is accused of setting a bomb in the courthouse on Wednesday.
September 25, 2024
Newsom signs new gun laws
Judges will now have the option to consider certain acts like stalking and animal cruelty.
September 25, 2024
CDC: Obesity in U.S. adults falls slightly
Despite the fall, obesity rates still remain higher than a decade ago.
September 24, 2024
FTC: Social media, streaming conducts “staggering” level of user surveillance
The new report released on Thursday found a widespread practice of intense user surveillance.
September 19, 2024