Les Hubbard
398 posts
Les Hubbard is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines
The updated shots target new omicron descendants.
August 23, 2024
Judge blocks FTC ban on worker noncompete agreements
The Biden administration’s ban has been put on hold by a federal judge.
August 21, 2024
Alaska Air gets closer to merger with Hawaiian Airlines
The airline received good news from the Department of Justice.
August 20, 2024
Blinken says Israel agrees to cease-fire
While Israel has agreed to a U.S.-brokered cease-fire, Blinken has yet to secure a commitment from Hamas.
August 19, 2024
George Santos pleads guilty in federal case
Santos has entered a guilty plea for wire fraud and identity theft.
August 19, 2024
FDA approves over-the-county syphilis test
The test provides results within 15 minutes.
August 16, 2024
Inflation hits three-year low
Analysts expect the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates.
August 14, 2024
Golden Gate Bridge protesters face charges
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said the protest caused a level of risk and extreme threats to the health and welfare of those who were trapped.
August 13, 2024
Home Depot reports higher sales but plans for slower rest of year
The home improvement retailer is expecting sales to decline by three to four percent through 2024.
August 13, 2024
4.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Los Angeles
There were no reported injuries from the earthquake – the second quake to strike Los Angeles in a week.
August 12, 2024