Los Banos Councilmember Kenneth Lambert resigns

Posted by Mike Dunbar | Jan 15, 2025 | Government

Firebaugh welcomes new police officers, dispatcher

Posted by David Borboa | Jan 15, 2025 | Law Enforcement

Clovis West dominates Firebaugh wrestling tournament

Posted by David Borboa | Jan 15, 2025 | Sports

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What Los Banos municipal staff wants city residents to know

by The Westside Express | Oct 11, 2023 | Government, News

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...

Some are now comparing Los Banos to City of Bell & that’s not a compliment

by Mike Dunbar | Oct 4, 2023 | Government
Los Banos City Manager’s inexperience is an issue; so is needing a 5-0 vote to fire him

by Mike Dunbar | Oct 4, 2023 | Government, News
Los Banos: A city dealing with broken processes, procedures and promises

by Mike Dunbar | Oct 4, 2023 | Government, News
Los Banos girls defeat rival in close match

by Yahir Zuniga Vazquez | Jan 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
New public safety laws in 2025

by The Westside Express | Jan 17, 2025 | Law Enforcement

Whistle Stop Events

Whistle Stop 1-15-25

Jan 15, 2025 | Whistle Stop Events

Jan. 15 6 p.m. Los Banos City Council meets inside city hall, 520 J St. Jan. 16 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Veterans Service Officer at Los Banos Veterans Hall, 615 E St. Jan. 20 6 p.m. Firebaugh City Council meets inside city hall, 1133 P...

The Library Corner

Library Corner 1-15-25

Jan 15, 2025 | The Library Corner

January Programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch Jan. 15: Sensory Play Group 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Jan. 15: ESL Conversation Circles 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 15: Drop-in Digital Help 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 16: TinyTales...

Special Publications

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
HS Football Preview 2023

by The Westside Express | Aug 22, 2023 | Special Publications | 0
HS Football Preview 2022

by The Westside Express | Jul 19, 2023 | Special Publications | 0
Merced County Spring Fair 2023

by The Westside Express | Jul 19, 2023 | Special Publications | 0

Columnists

Restoring tree health with simple, effective root invigoration program

by Mark Koehler | Jan 15, 2025 | The Garden Guru

Hello again, Westside Gardeners! As a certified master arborist, I would like to discuss our local shade trees within our city parks and street trees and how to invigorate them into a healthy stage. As we all know, our native...

Embracing mental health in the new year: a fresh start

by Christina Martinez, LCSW | Jan 14, 2025 | Mental Health Matters
Is it well with my soul?

by The Westside Express | Jan 12, 2025 | The Pastor's Column
Cold days hot for diversity

by A. Rentner | Jan 10, 2025 | Wildlife Weekly
Celebrate House Plant Appreciation Day with healthful houseplants

by Janet Miller | Jan 10, 2025 | Janet Miller
The spirit of hope — in light, peace and fearlessness

by John Spevak | Dec 30, 2024 | John Spevak
Experiencing the true meaning of Christmas by remembering the Holy Family’s journey

by The Westside Express | Dec 29, 2024 | The Pastor's Column
12 days of Christmas

by Janet Miller | Dec 28, 2024 | Janet Miller
A bookstore book and a legendary Los Banos bookstore owner

by John Spevak | Dec 22, 2024 | John Spevak
And now it begins, send in the reindeers

by Diana J. Ingram | Dec 21, 2024 | Diana Ingram
Tips to help someone feeling the holiday blues

by The Westside Express | Dec 20, 2024 | Mental Health Matters
The CARE Act: A tool for individuals struggling with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders

by Christina Martinez, LCSW | Dec 15, 2024 | Mental Health Matters

Obituaries

Sansoni services to be held Friday, Sept. 13, in Los Banos

by The Westside Express | Sep 11, 2024 | News, Obituaries

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...

Thomas Spadafore Jr.

by The Westside Express | Aug 1, 2024 | Obituaries
Lupita Leal De Monroy

by The Westside Express | Jul 10, 2024 | Obituaries
KELLY ANN ARAMBEL

by The Westside Express | Jun 18, 2024 | Obituaries
HENRY PEREIRA

by The Westside Express | Jan 3, 2024 | Obituaries

Government

Los Banos Councilmember Kenneth Lambert resigns

by Mike Dunbar | Jan 15, 2025 | Government

LOS BANOS – Kenneth Lambert – the last remnant of the Los Banos city council that rehired Josh...

Josh Pinheiro quits as Los Banos city manager

by The Westside Express | Jan 11, 2025 | Government
Los Banos council chooses process to select councilmembers for Districts 2 and 3

by Emma Reyna | Jan 10, 2025 | Government
Los Banos City Council at full strength as Sanders, Chavez appointed to empty seats

by Mike Dunbar | Jan 8, 2025 | Government

News

Mobile home park residents to Los Banos City Council: Deal with the homeless issue

by Cindy Chavez | May 24, 2022 | Government

Residents and management of the Rancho Los Banos Mobile Home Park urged the Los Banos City Council...

The Campus Scene

by Merced College Staff | Jun 9, 2022 | Education
Silveira defeats boss for DA of Merced County

by David Borboa | Jul 1, 2022 | Government
Los Banos Veterans sponsor ‘Grocery Grab’ to fund annual parade on Nov. 5

by Patricia McCoy | Jul 29, 2022 | Veteran's Voice

Opinion

EDITORIAL: New council must deal with Pinheiro

by The Westside Express | Dec 18, 2024 | Editorial

This editorial expresses the opinion of The Westside Express editorial board. The longer Los Banos...

Reader hopes Nov. 5 election will bring needed change for Los Banos

by The Westside Express | Oct 27, 2024 | Letters to the Editor
Our city is mired in too many ugly secrets

by The Westside Express | Oct 25, 2024 | Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Alpha and Omega: Goodbye to the editor of my first and last story

by The Westside Express | Oct 16, 2024 | Letters to the Editor

Community

Dos Palos Lions crab feed set for Jan. 25

by Rich Matheson | Jan 12, 2025 | Fundraisers/Donations

The annual Jiggs Graham Memorial Crab Feed is slated to take place on Jan. 25 at the Dos Palos DES...

Los Banos Pickleball Club celebrates the holidays and collects toys for kids

by Camryn Carpenter | Jan 4, 2025 | Fundraisers/Donations
$50K donation enables Los Banos hospital to improve its surgical wing

by Sammie Ann Wicks | Jan 3, 2025 | Fundraisers/Donations, Health
LBHS Soroptimist Club brings warmth and holiday cheer with blanket drive

by The Westside Express | Jan 3, 2025 | Fundraisers/Donations
Los Banos residents celebrate with food from Mexico and Viet Nam

by The Westside Express | Jan 1, 2025 | Community, History
Los Banos Library Friends, PAL, firefighters receive Anderson Homes donations

by John Spevak | Dec 25, 2024 | Fundraisers/Donations
The jewelry store that can’t be kept down

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Dec 22, 2024 | Community, Law Enforcement
SEASON OF GIVING

by Gene Lieb | Dec 16, 2024 | Fundraisers/Donations
Dos Palos holiday kick off week

by Janet Miller | Dec 15, 2024 | Community
1,600 toys to be given away at Winter Fun Festival

by Rich Matheson | Dec 11, 2024 | Entertainment, Fundraisers/Donations

Business

Luis De Oliveira, Kagome CEO, retires after 30 years

by The Westside Express | Dec 27, 2024 | Business

BY EMILY BIPPERTKagome Content Strategy Manager Kagome Inc. is a global leader in the food...

Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner declines – remains higher than pre-pandemic levels

by The Westside Express | Dec 7, 2024 | Business
LB Chamber ribbon cutting marks opens Holy Fire Ministries church

by The Westside Express | Aug 6, 2024 | Business
Restaurant critic’s departure reveals hazards of the job

by The Westside Express | Jul 29, 2024 | Business
LB commission recommends alcohol license, OKs larger signs

by Javier Powell | Jul 21, 2024 | Business, Government

Education

High school students invited to Poetry Out Loud competition

by The Westside Express | Jan 13, 2025 | Education, Entertainment

BY NATHAN QUEVEDOMCOE Registration is now open for Merced County Poetry Out Loud — the local chapter for the nationwide poetry recitation competition. Organized each year by Merced County Office of Education (MCOE) and Merced...

Parent Leadership Training honors 8 Los Banos graduates with certificates

by Martina Bekasha | Jan 10, 2025 | Education
What Sacramento still doesn’t get about UC Merced

by Adam Gray | Jan 5, 2025 | Education
Three Los Banos school board members sworn in at Dec. 19 meetingFFA and GED students recognized for their accomplishments

by Javier Powell | Jan 5, 2025 | Education
Dos Palos High School bands hold concerts

by Jocelyn Morales | Dec 27, 2024 | Education, Entertainment
My college experience at the Los Banos Campus

by Emma Reyna | Dec 24, 2024 | Education
LBHS Seniors rush to meet college application deadlines

by The Westside Express | Dec 8, 2024 | Education

Sports

Pacheco High boys soccer wrap up

by The Westside Express | Jan 16, 2025 | Sports

Winter break was no time off for Pacheco High soccer as league games started back up on Jan. 3. Looking to remain unbeaten at home, the Panthers (7-2-1 overall, 1-1-1 WAC) hosted the Johansen Vikings (7-6 overall, 0-3 WAC)....