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Introducing the Westside Express’ newest reporter: Daniela Macias
My name is Daniela Macias. I’m a junior Creative Media student at CSU Stanislaus. It’s only my...
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...
Education
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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...
Columnists
LatestSubtle struggles of an octogenarian
Readers of this column may remember a column I wrote in November about turning 80. That column generated many responses. Joanne, for example, a fellow octogenarian, told me, “John, you’re right. There is a big difference between...
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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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PopularGiving poor money could result in fewer trips to ER, study suggests
CHELSEA, Mass. (AP) — Giving cash to poor people could result in fewer emergency department visits, a new study suggests. The study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association looked at almost 2,900...
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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Merced County volunteers conduct annual Point-In-Time homeless count
As part of the Merced City/County Continuum of Care’s annual “Point In Time” (PIT) count,...
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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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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...
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...
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...
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...
LB man arrested for alleged unauthorized weapons possession
A Los Banos man was arrested last week for alleged unauthorized weapons possession, according to...
DOROTHY SYLVIA ROGERS HURSKY
Dorothy Sylvia Rogers Hursky, 93 passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Merced,...