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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 5-14-25
May 14 6 p.m. Los Banos High School scholarship awards night at 1966 11 St. May 16 6 p.m. Little Shop of Horrors presented by Pacheco Drama at Pacheco High Theater, 200 Ward Rd. More info call (209) 827-4506. May 17 10 a.m....
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 5-7-25
May Programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch May 7: Sensory Playgroup 10:30-11:30pm May 7: Conversation Circles 11:30-1:30pm May 7: Drop-In Digital Help 5:00-6:30pm May 8: Tiny Tales StoryTime & Craft 10:30am...
Columnists
LatestA different perspective on Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day approached, florists prepared bouquets and social media filled with joyful tributes. For many, it’s a day of celebration, gratitude, laughter and cherished memories with a beloved mother or as a proud...
Obituaries
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KRISTI CINTAS (NOCITO)
Kristi Ann Cintas passed away peacefully on April 26, surrounded by her immediate family. A Los...
Government
LatestLos Banos Planning Commission approves housing amendment, talks community pride initiatives
The Los Banos Planning Commission approved a single amendment to a multifamily housing development at its April 23 meeting.Chair Gregory Hicks led a quorum of commissioners Rob Robinson and Steven Nunes. William McBride was...
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Get ready to plant trees during annual Arbor Day celebration
BY MARISOL CALDERÓNCity of Los Banos It’s that time of year again. Get your shovels ready and rain...
Opinion
LatestReader appreciates Wildlife Weekly, especially the article on magpies
Dear Editor, Please pass this on to A. Rentner. Thank you, Mr. Rentner, for your insights on the yellow-billed magpie in your Wildlife Weekly of April 2. Their distinctive, un-shy caw-call unmistakably differentiates them from...
Community
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Checkmate: Eagle Scout Mason Ferreira builds outdoor chessboard for Pacheco High students
Mason Ferreira, a dedicated scout since the fourth grade, recently completed his Eagle Scout...
Business
LatestJoint Peninsula Clean Energy, Renewable America Dos Palos solar project comes online
BY DARREN GOODEPeninsula Clean Energy The Dos Palos Clean Power project in Merced County, one of California’s first community solar projects, is now online and providing emission-free power to residents in disadvantaged...
Education
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LBHS honors over 200 students at annual academic boosters ceremony
On April 23, Los Banos High School celebrated academic excellence during its annual Academic...
Sports
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Los Banos to celebrate $1 million grant for Colorado Ballpark renovation May 17
A major milestone in the Colorado Ballpark renovation effort has been reached thanks to a $1...
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Los Banos Planning Commission approves housing amendment, talks community pride initiatives
The Los Banos Planning Commission approved a single amendment to a multifamily housing development at its April 23 meeting.Chair Gregory Hicks led a quorum of commissioners Rob Robinson and Steven Nunes. William McBride was...
Los Banos to celebrate $1 million grant for Colorado Ballpark renovation May 17
A major milestone in the Colorado Ballpark renovation effort has been reached thanks to a $1...
Los Banos Planning Commission approves housing amendment, talks community pride initiatives
The Los Banos Planning Commission approved a single amendment to a multifamily housing development at its April 23 meeting.Chair Gregory Hicks led a quorum of commissioners Rob Robinson and Steven Nunes. William McBride was...
LBHS honors over 200 students at annual academic boosters ceremony
On April 23, Los Banos High School celebrated academic excellence during its annual Academic...
Los Banos Planning Commission approves housing amendment, talks community pride initiatives
The Los Banos Planning Commission approved a single amendment to a multifamily housing development at its April 23 meeting.Chair Gregory Hicks led a quorum of commissioners Rob Robinson and Steven Nunes. William McBride was...
Man surrenders after six-hour standoff with police
A Los Banos man surrendered to authorities last Friday after a six-hour standoff at a mobile home...
KRISTI CINTAS (NOCITO)
Kristi Ann Cintas passed away peacefully on April 26, surrounded by her immediate family. A Los...