Pacheco drops league opener to defending WAC champion Lathrop

Posted by The Westside Express | Oct 2, 2025 | Sports

More than just a history teacher: Professor McNally’s timeless impact

Posted by Amal Marouf | Sep 30, 2025 | Education

Los Banos FFA donates vitamins to children in Guatemala

Posted by The Westside Express | Sep 29, 2025 | Agriculture, Fundraisers/Donations

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Pacheco drops league opener to defending WAC champion Lathrop

by The Westside Express | Oct 2, 2025 | Sports

Entering Friday’s league home opener the Pacheco Panthers knew they had faced some talented teams...

Los Banos unveils new animal shelter

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Oct 1, 2025 | Community, Government
Winged hole-punchers abound

by A. Rentner | Oct 1, 2025 | Wildlife Weekly
Los Banos FFA honors veterans at Honor Flight event

by Addison Melden | Sep 30, 2025 | Agriculture, Education
The perks of getting grays

by Anthony Parreira | Sep 30, 2025 | From the Ageless Golden Agers
More than just a history teacher: Professor McNally’s timeless impact

by Amal Marouf | Sep 30, 2025 | Education

Whistle Stop Events

September 25 6 p.m. City of Los Banos General Plan Amendment Open House Meeting at Los Banos Community Center, 645 Seventh Street., Los Banos. More info (209) 827-2433 September 25 through 28 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Firebaugh Carnival....

The Library Corner

Library Corner 9-25-25

Sep 24, 2025 | The Library Corner

September Programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch Sept. is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Sept. 24: Sensory Playgroup 10:30-11:30pm Sept. 24: Adult Rock Painting 4:00-6:00pm Sept. 25: Tiny Tales StoryTime...

Special Publications

Life in Los Banos 2025

by The Westside Express | Jul 22, 2025 | Special Publications | 0

Garlic Festival 2024

by The Westside Express | Aug 23, 2024 | Special Publications | 0
Spring Fair 2024

by The Westside Express | May 17, 2024 | Special Publications | 0

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Columnists

Winged hole-punchers abound

by A. Rentner | Oct 1, 2025 | Wildlife Weekly

Roses, bougainvillea, black-eyed Susans or any of dozens of plants that sport bright colors in the summer attract a particular genus of bee which one could swear wields a hole punch as it races from plant to plant. Any of 77...

The perks of getting grays

by Anthony Parreira | Sep 30, 2025 | From the Ageless Golden Agers
God is good in times of trouble

by The Westside Express | Sep 28, 2025 | The Pastor's Column
This harvest, explore Central Valley’s wonders

by Diana J. Ingram | Sep 25, 2025 | Diana Ingram
Nostalgia Fall Finish replaces Eagle Field runway races

by Janet Miller | Sep 25, 2025 | Janet Miller
The road from North Dakota to Complete Body Wellness in Los Banos

by John Spevak | Sep 20, 2025 | John Spevak
Suicide: Know the warning signs

by Christina Martinez, LCSW | Sep 19, 2025 | Mental Health Matters
It’s all bull this time of year

by A. Rentner | Sep 16, 2025 | Wildlife Weekly
Constitution Day next week

by Janet Miller | Sep 14, 2025 | Janet Miller
Supporting California’s future agricultural leaders

by Chris White | Sep 12, 2025 | Chris White
That day of infamy

by Diana J. Ingram | Sep 11, 2025 | Diana Ingram
Finding reading pleasure in a Japanese bookstore

by John Spevak | Sep 6, 2025 | John Spevak

Obituaries

Remembering CHP automotive technician Larry Hernandez

by Lena Magee | Sep 18, 2025 | Obituaries

Lawrence “Larry” Hernandez, longtime Los Banos resident and retired CHP automotive technician,...

DONALD J. ESCALLIER

by The Westside Express | Sep 11, 2025 | Obituaries
MARY MARGARET BERTAO

by The Westside Express | Sep 11, 2025 | Obituaries
PAUL ALFERITZ LINDBLOM

by The Westside Express | Sep 11, 2025 | Obituaries
BIRDELL HENRY

by The Westside Express | Sep 11, 2025 | Obituaries

Government

Los Banos unveils new animal shelter

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Oct 1, 2025 | Community, Government

The Los Banos Animal Shelter had its grand opening earlier this month, and on Sept. 9, the public...

LB council approves contract for new city manager, adopts mobile food vendor ordinance

by Javier Powell | Sep 24, 2025 | Government
Los Banos council discusses new mobile food vendor ordinance

by Javier Powell | Sep 13, 2025 | Government
Dos Palos City Council discusses auditing concerns, fire safety consensus

by MARIANA BENITEZ ARREOLA | Sep 13, 2025 | Government

News

College center in Firebaugh nears completion

by David Borboa | Jun 1, 2022 | Education

Years of dreaming, planning, and work are about to finally show results. Or as West Hills College...

Ceremonies bid adieu to high school Classes of ‘22

by Michael Martin | Jun 18, 2022 | Education
Firebaugh FFA students do well during Chowchilla Fair competition

by The Westside Express | Jul 14, 2022 | Community
Movie Night set for this Friday evening

by The Westside Express | Aug 4, 2022 | Community

Opinion

Protect & Prevent: Stay safe while buying and selling online

by The Westside Express | Sep 29, 2025 | Editorial, Law Enforcement

Whether you’re offloading a vintage dresser or hunting for a deal on a used bike, online marketplaces have made local buying and selling easier than ever. But convenience shouldn’t come at the cost of safety. Here’s...

New Los Banos High School student staff

by Sidney Silveira | Sep 27, 2025 | New Reporters
Krystle Falasco joins The Express as LBHS reporter

by Krystle Falasco | Sep 27, 2025 | New Reporters
Los Banos City Council District 1 Election: Was it really a ‘win’?

by The Westside Express | Sep 26, 2025 | Letters to the Editor

Community

Memorial Mass for Don Escallier set for Sept. 18 in Los Banos

by The Westside Express | Sep 17, 2025 | Community, History

Residents of Los Banos, as well as of Twain Harte, are saddened at the passing of Dr. Don...

Los Banos’ former police annex about to be renovated

by Javier Powell | Sep 14, 2025 | First Responders
A veteran’s monumental undertaking

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Sep 12, 2025 | Fundraisers/Donations, History
Los Banos holds second workshop for Mercey Springs Road, Vineyard Drive roundabout

by Javier Powell | Sep 1, 2025 | Business, Community
Police Chief Sal Raygoza to retire after decades of service in Firebaugh

by Corey Pride | Aug 29, 2025 | First Responders
Plane Crash Near Los Banos

by The Westside Express | Aug 27, 2025 | First Responders
Fire breaks out in traveling circus’s equipment facility at LB Fairgrounds, no injuries reported

by Corey Pride | Aug 20, 2025 | First Responders
A friendship that needs no words

by Amal Marouf | Aug 20, 2025 | Community
Los Banos man killed in excavator accident at Fresno County quarry

by Corey Pride | Aug 12, 2025 | First Responders
Stolen truck crashes into motel

by The Westside Express | Aug 10, 2025 | First Responders, Law Enforcement

Business

Merced College earns second international award for creative marketing

by James Leonard | Sep 3, 2025 | Business, Education

Having topped the state in awards for marketing and public relations two years in a row, the Merced College Office of External Relations has earned yet another major addition to its trophy case, this time at the international...