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LatestProtect and Prevent: Back-to-school safety tips for families
As students across the Valley return to school, families are encouraged to take a few extra steps to ensure a safe and smooth start to the academic year. Whether children walk, bike, ride the bus, or get dropped off by car,...
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LatestWhistle Stop 8-6-25
August 6 6 p.m. Los Banos City Council meeting at 520 J St., Los Banos. August 8 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Dos Palos High School Round-Up in school cafeteria. Freshman 10 a.m.; Sophomores 11 a.m.; Juniors noon and Seniors 1 p.m. August 9...
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 8-6-25
August Programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch Aug. 6: Sensory Playgroup 10:30-11:30pm Aug. 6: Family Game Night 5:00pm-7:00pm Aug. 7: Animal StoryTime with Candace 10:30am Aug. 8: Bilingual StoryTime & Craft...
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TOO HOT? CHILL OUT IN SF
Is the heat in the 209 getting to you? Then head to the beach and cool off. We’re not talking...
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF LESLIE JEANNE BENNETT (PIERINI)
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Leslie Jeanne Bennett (Pierini),...
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LatestOfficials admit ‘egg on their faces’ as expense scandal grows.
By GARTH STAPLEYCV Journalism Collaborative (Editor’s note: The Westside Express doesn’t normally include stories from outside Merced County. But this article serves as a lesson for all counties and communities, including those...
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Mobile home park residents to Los Banos City Council: Deal with the homeless issue
Residents and management of the Rancho Los Banos Mobile Home Park urged the Los Banos City Council...
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Improve bicycle safety in Los Banos before it’s too late
By John FultonContributing Writer According to the California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 21200 a...
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Huge fire causes $2 million in damage to Firebaugh tomato plant
BY DAVID BORBOA & COREY PRIDEThe Westside Express A huge fire in Firebaugh on July 21 lit up...
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Exchange contractors invest in local communities
The Exchange Contractors have worked closely with local cities and organizations for generations...
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LatestProtect and Prevent: Back-to-school safety tips for families
As students across the Valley return to school, families are encouraged to take a few extra steps to ensure a safe and smooth start to the academic year. Whether children walk, bike, ride the bus, or get dropped off by car,...
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Los Banos Little League 12U All-Stars claim District 73 title
On Saturday night July 5, the Los Banos Little League 12-and-under All-Star team came back...
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Protect and Prevent: Back-to-school safety tips for families
As students across the Valley return to school, families are encouraged to take a few extra steps to ensure a safe and smooth start to the academic year. Whether children walk, bike, ride the bus, or get dropped off by car,...
Los Banos Little League 12U All-Stars claim District 73 title
On Saturday night July 5, the Los Banos Little League 12-and-under All-Star team came back...
Protect and Prevent: Back-to-school safety tips for families
As students across the Valley return to school, families are encouraged to take a few extra steps to ensure a safe and smooth start to the academic year. Whether children walk, bike, ride the bus, or get dropped off by car,...
Protect and Prevent: Back-to-school safety tips for families
As students across the Valley return to school, families are encouraged to take a few extra steps to ensure a safe and smooth start to the academic year. Whether children walk, bike, ride the bus, or get dropped off by car,...
Officials admit ‘egg on their faces’ as expense scandal grows.
By GARTH STAPLEYCV Journalism Collaborative (Editor’s note: The Westside Express doesn’t normally include stories from outside Merced County. But this article serves as a lesson for all counties and communities, including those...
Former Los Banos Jr. High teacher indicted on federal child pornography charges
A federal grand jury returned an indictment on child pornography charges for a man who spent time...
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LESLIE JEANNE BENNETT (PIERINI)
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Leslie Jeanne Bennett (Pierini),...