Los Banos Police welcome three new academy graduates

Posted by Corey Pride | Jul 15, 2026 | Law Enforcement

Readers’ Choice Awards for Westside communities now accepting nominations

Posted by Rich Matheson | Jul 15, 2026 | Business, Community

Downtown Los Banos farmers’ market returns July 17

Posted by Daniela Macias | Jul 14, 2026 | Agriculture, Community, Entertainment

Los Banos to celebrate grand opening of new pickleball courts

Posted by Rich Matheson | Jul 12, 2026 | Community, Sports

A cool day for hot cars

Posted by David Borboa | Jul 10, 2026 | Entertainment, History

Red, white & blue fun at Henry Miller Plaza

Posted by Amal Marouf | Jul 8, 2026 | Community

All

Cash-strapped Dos Palos misspent $2.2million in transportation tax money. How will the city repay it?

by Brianna Vaccari | May 16, 2026 | Government

The city of Dos Palos in Merced County is planning to sell off city land and will consider raising...

Los Banos Police welcome three new academy graduates

by Corey Pride | Jul 15, 2026 | Law Enforcement
Readers’ Choice Awards for Westside communities now accepting nominations

by Rich Matheson | Jul 15, 2026 | Business, Community
Downtown Los Banos farmers’ market returns July 17

by Daniela Macias | Jul 14, 2026 | Agriculture, Community, Entertainment
First Baptist Church of Los Banos stages 2026 Back to School Rally

by The Westside Express | Jul 13, 2026 | Education, Fundraisers/Donations
Los Banos to celebrate grand opening of new pickleball courts

by Rich Matheson | Jul 12, 2026 | Community, Sports

Education

First Baptist Church of Los Banos stages 2026 Back to School Rally

by The Westside Express | Jul 13, 2026 | Education, Fundraisers/Donations

Under the leadership of Pastor Dr. Michael Neverson, First Baptist Church of Los Banos is proud to announce its Annual 2026 Back to School Rally, a large-scale community outreach initiative dedicated to empowering youth,...

Firebaugh FFA Department earns award for excellence

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Jul 7, 2026 | Agriculture, Education
Young performers bring ‘The Lion King Jr.’ to the Falasco Arts Center

by Amal Marouf | Jul 1, 2026 | Education, Entertainment
College for Kids offers creative summer classes at Merced College

by Amal Marouf | Jun 29, 2026 | Community, Culture, Education
LBHS celebrates graduating class of 2026

by Jace Campos | Jun 23, 2026 | Education
Crossroads Alternative Education holds graduation ceremony at Los Banos Community Center

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Jun 23, 2026 | Education
PHS celebrates largest graduating class in school history

by The Westside Express | Jun 21, 2026 | Education

Columnists

Is April the cruelest month?

by Janet Miller | Apr 29, 2026 | Janet Miller

“April is the cruelest month,” penned T.S. Eliot in 1922, but is it really? The famous line begins his famous poem, “The Waste Land.” Later in life, Eliot confessed that he wrote the poem during a period of great personal...

Unexpectedly excited about space flight

by John Spevak | Apr 28, 2026 | John Spevak
Look again

by Diana J. Ingram | Apr 24, 2026 | Diana Ingram
What makes a true gardener?

by Mark Koehler | Apr 17, 2026 | The Garden Guru
Let’s hear it for the girls: Honoring women of history

by Diana J. Ingram | Apr 15, 2026 | Diana Ingram

Whistle Stop Events

Whistle Stop 5-6

May 8, 2026 | Whistle Stop Events

May 6 Cancelled – Los Banos City Council meeting at Los Banos City Hall, 520 J St., Los Banos. 4 p.m. Matilda Jr. musical at Los Banos Junior High School, 1750 San Luis St., Los Banos May 7 Noon National Day of Prayer at...

Government

Candidate filing period nears in Merced County.

by Rich Matheson | Jul 7, 2026 | Government

By VICTOR PATTON CVJC Now that the primary election is in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look...

LBCC approves $165M budget, increases own compensation

by Javier Powell | Jun 28, 2026 | Government
Record Los Banos budget features 10% surplus

by Javier Powell | Jun 20, 2026 | Government
Canal Trail Improvement Project begins in Los Banos

by Amal Marouf | Jun 4, 2026 | Environment, Government

News

Los Banos Parks and Recreation offers summer programs, events

by Joe Heim | May 24, 2022 | Community

Summer is quickly approaching and with it comes new and returning city recreation programs. The Los Banos Parks and Recreation Division hosts a summer full of opportunities for youth and families, including summer youth...

First LBUSD job shadow of classified staff a hit

by The Westside Express | Jun 16, 2022 | Community, Education
Los Banos residents weigh-in on city manager’s termination

by Malina Duran | Jul 9, 2022 | Government
New interim city manager Greg Wellman appreciates being back in Los Banos

by John Spevak | Jul 30, 2022 | Government

Business

Readers’ Choice Awards for Westside communities now accepting nominations

by Rich Matheson | Jul 15, 2026 | Business, Community

The Readers’ Choice Awards are back. The same awards that publisher Gene Lieb coordinated in Los...

2 fiber cuts cause AT&T outage

by Javier Powell | Jun 30, 2026 | Business, Community
The Spring Market bounces back

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Mar 25, 2026 | Business, Community Service
Peninsula Clean Energy Awards $550,000 in outreach grants for local nonprofits in 2026

by The Westside Express | Mar 8, 2026 | Business
Sutter Health opens second Rural Health Clinic in Los Banos

by Christina Rocha | Mar 1, 2026 | Business, Health

The Library Corner

Library Corner 5-6-26

May 6, 2026 | The Library Corner

May Programs at the Jerry O’Banion Library (Dos Palos Branch of the Merced County Library) Every Wednesday in May: Building Bonanza at 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Every Thursday in May: Adult Coloring at 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Teen...

Sports

Los Banos to celebrate grand opening of new pickleball courts

by Rich Matheson | Jul 12, 2026 | Community, Sports

Pickleball players and community members will soon have a reason to celebrate as the City of Los...

Los Banos Little League 12U All-stars open Section 73 play with a win

by Michael Gill | Jul 11, 2026 | Sports
North falls to the South in annual All-Star Football Classic

by Joe Cortez | Jun 22, 2026 | Sports
Little League Majors city title comes down to Padres, Braves

by Michael Gill | Jun 6, 2026 | Sports
Westside represents at Central Valley championships

by Delton Lowery | Jun 5, 2026 | Sports

Obituaries

Floretta Nicoletti

by The Westside Express | Jun 10, 2026 | Obituaries

Floretta Nicoletti–beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and...

HELEN KAY CLARK

by The Westside Express | Jun 10, 2026 | Obituaries
JOSEPHINE DELORES (SOUZA) PEREIRA

by The Westside Express | Jun 10, 2026 | Obituaries
MARTHA LOUISE SANCHEZ

by Rich Matheson | Jun 10, 2026 | Obituaries
LORRAINE GLORIA TIESO CHUNING

by The Westside Express | Jun 10, 2026 | Obituaries

Opinion

Publisher’s Commentary: A free press is not free from hard costs to publish

by Gene Lieb | May 21, 2026 | Opinion

The Westside Express will celebrate its fourth anniversary this month of a successful hometown newspaper covering Los Banos, Dos Palos, Firebaugh and Santa Nella. Our first issue was published on May 25, 2022. Reaching this...

Congratulations are in order for ‘Team Los Banos’

by The Westside Express | Apr 30, 2026 | Letters to the Editor
Recent Pacheco High graduate helps those at homeless encampment

by The Westside Express | Dec 20, 2025 | Letters to the Editor
Feeding our friends and neighbors

by The Westside Express | Dec 15, 2025 | Letters to the Editor

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Special Publications

Life in Los Banos 2026

by The Westside Express | Jul 8, 2026 | Special Publications | 0

298 Senior Living #59

by The Westside Express | May 21, 2026 | Special Publications | 0
Tuesday Review 3-2025

by The Westside Express | Jan 6, 2026 | Special Publications | 0
Tuesday Review 7-2025

by The Westside Express | Jan 6, 2026 | Special Publications | 0
Life in Los Banos 2025

by The Westside Express | Jul 22, 2025 | Special Publications | 0
Garlic Festival 2024

by The Westside Express | Aug 23, 2024 | Special Publications | 0

Community

Los Banos Arts Council hosts Open Mic Night at Ted Falasco Arts Center

by Amal Marouf | Jul 10, 2026 | Community, Entertainment

The Los Banos Arts Council is inviting local performers and community members to an Open Mic Night on July 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ted Falasco Arts Center. Admission is $10 at the door. The event will give local residents an...