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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 10-23-24
To have your nonprofit event listed in Whistle Stop, email the date, time, location and type of event to events@thewestsideexpress.com at least two weeks before the event. Please, no PDFs or photos. Oct. 24 9 a.m. – 2 p.m....
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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LatestBats outside the belfry
There are about 5,500 species of mammals on the planet. Most live on land, some live underground, some live in trees, some live in oceans but only one mammal can fly – a bat. Worldwide there are 1,400 species of bats. Forty-five...
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...
Government
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Preliminary results of election races from Los Banos, Dos Palos and Firebaugh
The following results are preliminary and will change as the counties processes ballots. As of...
News
PopularDos Palos woman new head volleyball coach at university
Ladies college volleyball does not get started until August, but that does not mean that Alli O’Banion will be relaxing. A Dos Palos native, O’Banion was recently named as the new head volleyball coach at her alma mater,...
Opinion
LatestReader hopes Nov. 5 election will bring needed change for Los Banos
After 23 years of living in Los Banos, I’ve learned the electorate can make very savvy decisions about our schools and city. I’m confident the Three Amigos, Mayor Paul Llanez and councilmembers Brett Jones, and...
Community
LatestEat a good meal and support LB Veterans
We always see fundraisers for a drive-thru dinner, but how about a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser? On Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7-10 a.m., the James V. Pernetti Unit 166 American Legion Auxiliary will be having their annual”...
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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Student spotlight: Samira Esparza
Samira Esparza, senior, is a new addition this year to the Los Banos cheer team. Esparza found it...
Sports
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Young Tigers volleyball team eager to build on this year’s experience
The Los Banos High School girls volleyball team faced a challenging season, with a 9-15 overall...
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Preliminary results of election races from Los Banos, Dos Palos and Firebaugh
The following results are preliminary and will change as the counties processes ballots. As of...
Young Tigers volleyball team eager to build on this year’s experience
The Los Banos High School girls volleyball team faced a challenging season, with a 9-15 overall...
Eat a good meal and support LB Veterans
We always see fundraisers for a drive-thru dinner, but how about a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser? On Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7-10 a.m., the James V. Pernetti Unit 166 American Legion Auxiliary will be having their annual”...
Student spotlight: Samira Esparza
Samira Esparza, senior, is a new addition this year to the Los Banos cheer team. Esparza found it...
Preliminary results of election races from Los Banos, Dos Palos and Firebaugh
The following results are preliminary and will change as the counties processes ballots. As of...
Longtime Los Banos patrol officer retires from police department
After 24 years on the force, Patrol Officer Todd Pricolo, 50, retired from the Los Banos Police...
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...