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LatestWhat Los Banos municipal staff wants city residents to know
Los Banos city staff members were asked by The Westside Express if they had a message or advice for the city’s residents. Several responded: “The residents need to be more involved in what happens with their government. … Folks...
Whistle Stop Events
LatestWhistle Stop 10-9-24
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. Today 9...
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 10-9-24
The Library Corner October programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch October is “Inktober” – all month long for teens! Look for the daily prompt on the whiteboard. Win it Wednesdays – every...
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LatestGrab the camera and get out there
National wildlife refuges are some of the best places to connect with nature and photography is a great way to do it. Lucky for local shutterbugs, remarkable imaging opportunities are just a short drive away within the San Luis...
Obituaries
LatestSansoni services to be held Friday, Sept. 13, in Los Banos
Services for Aldo Sansoni, longtime farmer, supporter of agriculture and active Los Banos community member, will be held Friday, Sept. 13. A Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial for Sansoni, who passed away Aug. 23, will be...
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Mayor sends threatening letter to Lewis
An emailed threat against councilwoman Deborah Lewis from the mayor, the rise of a vibrant...
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May Day Fair sees strong attendance
This year’s annual Merced County Spring Fair, informally known as the May Day Fair, occurred...
Opinion
LatestGoodbye, Westside Express readers; hello, University of California Berkeley
Growing up in Los Banos, it was difficult for me to get past the small-town mindset thinking that there is so much better elsewhere. I didn’t see much opportunity for me to connect with other people or even see that there was...
Community
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Contested elections include school board positions
As Election Day on Nov. 5 approaches, much attention has been given to contested elections...
Business
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LB Chamber ribbon cutting marks opens Holy Fire Ministries church
On July 25, Pastor John Bell cuts the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce ribbon marking the official...
Education
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Many Central Valley high school students are in dual enrollment college classes
Katie Escobar and her sister, brother, parents, boyfriend and four dogs squeezed around a dark...
Sports
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Los Banos Bandits place second in latest tournament
The Los Banos Bandits 12U baseball team is a non-profit travel baseball team dedicated to...
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Mayor sends threatening letter to Lewis
An emailed threat against councilwoman Deborah Lewis from the mayor, the rise of a vibrant...
Los Banos Bandits place second in latest tournament
The Los Banos Bandits 12U baseball team is a non-profit travel baseball team dedicated to...
Contested elections include school board positions
As Election Day on Nov. 5 approaches, much attention has been given to contested elections...
Many Central Valley high school students are in dual enrollment college classes
Katie Escobar and her sister, brother, parents, boyfriend and four dogs squeezed around a dark...
Mayor sends threatening letter to Lewis
An emailed threat against councilwoman Deborah Lewis from the mayor, the rise of a vibrant...
Caden Hale carries on law enforcement legacy of his father
The legacy of a devoted father and Merced County Sheriff’s officer, Chuck Hale, lives on through...
Sansoni services to be held Friday, Sept. 13, in Los Banos
Services for Aldo Sansoni, longtime farmer, supporter of agriculture and active Los Banos community member, will be held Friday, Sept. 13. A Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial for Sansoni, who passed away Aug. 23, will be...