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LatestSupervisors approve added habitat work for Hills Ferry Road Bridge project
As construction progresses on the long-awaited replacement of the Hills Ferry Road Bridge, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors has approved additional funding to support federally mandated habitat maintenance tied to the...
Whistle Stop Events
LatestWhistle Stop 7-9-25
July 10 7 p.m. Los Banos Unified School District board meeting at 520 J St., Los Banos July 11 6 to 9 p.m. Los Banos Downtown Association Certified Farmers Market at the Henry Miller Plaza, 600 H St., Los Banos. July 12 6 p.m....
The Library Corner
LatestJuly Programs at the Merced County Library
July Programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch July 16: Sensory Playgroup 10:30-11:30 am July 16: Teen and Adult Rock Painting 5:00-7:00pm July 17: Tiny Tales StoryTime & Craft 10:30am July 18: Bilingual...
Columnists
LatestReader’s respond to columnist’s thoughts on drug stores, graduations, REAL ID
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from readers of column, so today we’ll read some of their responses to this columnist’s musings. Today’s responses come from individuals who read my columns online. The most frequent and...
Obituaries
LatestCHARLENE FLEENER Â Â Â
Charlene Fleener 95, of Los Banos, passed away on June 8, 2025. She was a loving and caring, wife...
Government
LatestSupervisors approve added habitat work for Hills Ferry Road Bridge project
As construction progresses on the long-awaited replacement of the Hills Ferry Road Bridge, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors has approved additional funding to support federally mandated habitat maintenance tied to the...
News
PopularPacheco’s senior events: an exhilarating conclusion
By SIENNA GRANILLOThe Westside Express For many, May represents the end of the school year. With a busy calendar for Pacheco High students, the excitement among the graduating class is clear. While school may be near its end,...
Opinion
LatestImprove bicycle safety in Los Banos before it’s too late
By John FultonContributing Writer According to the California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 21200 a...
Community
LatestDos Palos Fire Station 75 to remain open for at least 18 months
Westside residents upset about Merced County’s planned closure of a fire station near Dos Palos...
Business
LatestDos Palos Y Auction Yard celebrating Diamond Jubilee
Back in the 1940s and 1950s, the Dos Palos Y, located near Highway 152 outside of the city of Dos...
Education
LatestFirebaugh students expanding learning through special summer program
In a few weeks, the Firebaugh/Las Deltas Unified School District will wrap up an enrichment...
Sports
LatestTop senior football players meet for annual Merced County Lions All-Star Game
On June 14 at Golden Valley High School, the top senior football players from across Merced County...
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Supervisors approve added habitat work for Hills Ferry Road Bridge project
As construction progresses on the long-awaited replacement of the Hills Ferry Road Bridge, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors has approved additional funding to support federally mandated habitat maintenance tied to the...
Top senior football players meet for annual Merced County Lions All-Star Game
On June 14 at Golden Valley High School, the top senior football players from across Merced County...
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Celebration: Join us in celebrating our 92nd Anniversary
BY MARIA PUGLIESEContributing Writer The Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is extending a warm...
Firebaugh students expanding learning through special summer program
In a few weeks, the Firebaugh/Las Deltas Unified School District will wrap up an enrichment...
Supervisors approve added habitat work for Hills Ferry Road Bridge project
As construction progresses on the long-awaited replacement of the Hills Ferry Road Bridge, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors has approved additional funding to support federally mandated habitat maintenance tied to the...
Three suspects arrested following police seizure of 20,000 pounds of illegal fireworks
Three suspects were taken into custody June 26 in connection with a seizure of $260,000 worth of illegal fireworks, according to the Los Banos Police Department. Detectives served several search warrants and arrested three adult...
CHARLENE FLEENER Â Â Â
Charlene Fleener 95, of Los Banos, passed away on June 8, 2025. She was a loving and caring, wife...