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Whistle Stop Events
LatestWhistle Stop 1-18-23
To have your non-profit event listed in Whistle Stop, send the date, time, location, and type of event by email to events@thewestsideexpress.com at least two weeks before the event. Please, no PDFs or photos. Registering now and...
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 1-18-23
January Programs at the Los Banos branch of the Merced County Library Jan 18 (Weds): Sensory Playgroup 10:30-11:30 a.m. Jan 19 (Thurs): Tiny Tales and Craft 10:30 a.m. Jan 20 (Fri): Bilingual StoryTime and Craft 10:30...
Columnists
LatestHeaven, Hell, & the suicide debate
By Pastor Susan Young A difficult question is often asked. How can someone who commits suicide go to heaven? It is asked based on the Ten Commandments charge that no one should kill. What is the difference between a diabetic who...
Obituaries
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Theodore R. Snyder
Dec 7, 1940 – Dec 22, 2022 Theodore R. Snyder Theodore R. Snyder, 82, passed away on...
Government
LatestLB Council OKs alcohol permit for Noodles Pho U
At its Jan. 4 meeting, Los Banos City Council approved a categorial exemption and Type 41 alcohol permit for Noodles Pho U, appointed several commissioners to newly vacant positions, and received an update on the solar...
News
PopularLos Banos plans many park improvements this summer
The City of Los Banos Parks Division is helping to create a summer of fun with new projects and park improvements. Crews will be installing a new playground at Catholic Park, 1140 5th St. And we plan on installing new...
Opinion
LatestMy experience with surgery at the beginning of senior year
My mind surged with memories of me being at school, sitting at my desk and talking to my friends, going to play golf, belting out songs in my car, and dancing at the school events – all of which seemed to change in a matter of...
Community
LatestBBQ dinner Jan. 27 will help LB youth’s battle against cancer
Weslee Allison, a senior at Los Banos High School, was diagnosed with cancer this past fall. As his family’s expenses mount, persons who want to help can contribute in one or both of two ways. A drive-through barbecue fundraiser...
Business
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Credit union breaks ground on new LB building
A groundbreaking celebration was held on Aug. 23 at the future site for the Merced School...
Education
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Firebaugh High students are first responders in “Every 15 Minutes”
During the recent “Every 15 minutes” program at Firebaugh High School, which vividly simulates a...
Sports
LatestLos Banos Tiger boys’ basketball opens WAC play with 62-58 win over Patriots
The Los Banos Tiger boys’ basketball team improved their 2022-23 season record to 10-2 overall and 1-0 in Western Athletic Conference play on Jan. 4, with a 62-58 victory over the Beyer Patriots in Modesto, The Tigers opened up...
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LB Council OKs alcohol permit for Noodles Pho U
At its Jan. 4 meeting, Los Banos City Council approved a categorial exemption and Type 41 alcohol permit for Noodles Pho U, appointed several commissioners to newly vacant positions, and received an update on the solar...
Los Banos Tiger boys’ basketball opens WAC play with 62-58 win over Patriots
The Los Banos Tiger boys’ basketball team improved their 2022-23 season record to 10-2 overall and 1-0 in Western Athletic Conference play on Jan. 4, with a 62-58 victory over the Beyer Patriots in Modesto, The Tigers opened up...
LB Council OKs alcohol permit for Noodles Pho U
At its Jan. 4 meeting, Los Banos City Council approved a categorial exemption and Type 41 alcohol permit for Noodles Pho U, appointed several commissioners to newly vacant positions, and received an update on the solar...
Firebaugh High students are first responders in “Every 15 Minutes”
During the recent “Every 15 minutes” program at Firebaugh High School, which vividly simulates a...
LB Council OKs alcohol permit for Noodles Pho U
At its Jan. 4 meeting, Los Banos City Council approved a categorial exemption and Type 41 alcohol permit for Noodles Pho U, appointed several commissioners to newly vacant positions, and received an update on the solar...
20 students in board in Firebaugh school bus crash
There were anxious moments on Dec. 13 as word circulated throughout Firebaugh that a Firebaugh/Las Deltas Unified School District bus was involved in a traffic collision. The 1999 Thomas school bus, with the Firebaugh Middle...
Theodore R. Snyder
Dec 7, 1940 – Dec 22, 2022 Theodore R. Snyder Theodore R. Snyder, 82, passed away on...
