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LatestLooking at life through the Golden Girls’ eyes
Who among you remembers “Thank You For Being a Friend,” the opening song of the classic sitcom “The Golden Girls”? This show, still shown on multiple channels (I get it on Hallmark), has become an eternal lesson on living,...
Whistle Stop Events
LatestWhistle Stop 2-18-26
February 18 6 p.m. Los Banos City Council meeting at 520 J St., Los Banos. February 20 4 to 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus #3726 Fish Dinner at DES Hall, 1155 I St., Los Banos. Tickets $25. Call 209-752-9445 or 209-704-5105....
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Los Banos City Council announces De Anza Way to be opened by end of year
After 7 years, it appears De Anza Way will be open to traffic by the end of the year, according to...
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 2-18-26
The Library Corner February Programs at the Los Banos Branch of the Merced County Library Feb. 18: Sensory Playgroup 10:30-11:30pm Feb. 18: Family Game Night 5:00pm-7:00pm Feb. 19: TinyTales StoryTime 10:30am Feb. 20: Spanish...
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Los Banos teacher set to publish children’s book after students spark long-held dream
Jennifer Lampreda, a teacher in the Los Banos Unified School District, is preparing to release her...
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LatestLooking at life through the Golden Girls’ eyes
Who among you remembers “Thank You For Being a Friend,” the opening song of the classic sitcom “The Golden Girls”? This show, still shown on multiple channels (I get it on Hallmark), has become an eternal lesson on living,...
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DOROTHY SYLVIA ROGERS HURSKY
Dorothy Sylvia Rogers Hursky, 93 passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Merced,...
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PopularDos Palos High begins rebuilding after fire
The task of rebuilding after a second major fire has begun at Dos Palos High School. A major fire on Sept. 14 destroyed two classrooms, damaged two others and left one wing of the school unusable for the foreseeable future. The...
Opinion
LatestRecent Pacheco High graduate helps those at homeless encampment
Dear Editor, This is a letter to the people. What I’ve been doing at the camp for those who have no home is basically quality-of-life improvement, which includes making their voices heard, getting them fresh water, decent food...
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1,400 Los Banos students walkout in two-day anti ICE protest
For 1,400 high school and junior high students in Los Banos, February begun with a protest. About...
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LatestStill time to submit nominations for 3rd annual Women Leading the Way Awards
From Jan. 22 to Feb. 20, Assembly Member Esmeralda Soria invites the California 27th State Assembly District to nominate women leaders for the Women Leading the Way Awards. The awards ceremony will be held on March 21 at the...
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A full week of sports action for the Pacheco Panthers
GIRLS BASKETBALL In a busy three game week the Pacheco girls basketball team looked to lock up a...
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Friendship bench dedicated at Miano Elementary School
The 744 students at Miano Elementary School, led by Principal Zelda Dias-Harper gathered on grass...
A full week of sports action for the Pacheco Panthers
GIRLS BASKETBALL In a busy three game week the Pacheco girls basketball team looked to lock up a...
Friendship bench dedicated at Miano Elementary School
The 744 students at Miano Elementary School, led by Principal Zelda Dias-Harper gathered on grass...
Los Banos teacher set to publish children’s book after students spark long-held dream
Jennifer Lampreda, a teacher in the Los Banos Unified School District, is preparing to release her...
Los Banos City Council announces De Anza Way to be opened by end of year
After 7 years, it appears De Anza Way will be open to traffic by the end of the year, according to...
200-300 more students walkout in protest of ICE
Los Banos student walk-out protests continued last week, with an estimated 200-300 students,...
DOROTHY SYLVIA ROGERS HURSKY
Dorothy Sylvia Rogers Hursky, 93 passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Merced,...