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LatestWhy does time feel like it’s speeding up?
As we begin the second month of 2026, I keep hearing the same comment repeatedly: “The days just fly by.” And honestly…they really do. It feels like we blink and suddenly another week—or month—is gone. So, it makes you wonder:...
Whistle Stop Events
LatestWhistle Stop 11-26
December 1 5:30 p.m. Firebaugh City Council meeting at Andrew Firebaugh Community Center, 1655 13th St., Firebaugh. December 3 6 p.m. Dos Palos Planning Commission meeting at 1554 Golden Gate Ave., Dos Palos. 6 p.m. Los Banos...
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LatestLB Planning Commission approves 50-home vesting map
The vesting map of 50 homes on 7.8 acres was approved by a four-to-one vote by the Los Banos Planning Commission at their Jan. 28 meeting. City Attorney Mary Lerner also gave the commission Brown Act Training.Chair Gregory Hicks...
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 12-17-25
December Programs at the Los Banos Branch of the Merced County Library Dec. 17: Sensory Playgroup 10:30-11:30pm Dec. 17: Family Coloring 5:00-7:00pm Dec. 18: TinyTales StoryTime 10:30am Dec. 19: Spanish Bilingual StoryTime...
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Los Banos veterans honor student writers
Three Los Banos student writers were honored at the monthly Los Banos Veterans breakfast meeting...
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LatestWhy does time feel like it’s speeding up?
As we begin the second month of 2026, I keep hearing the same comment repeatedly: “The days just fly by.” And honestly…they really do. It feels like we blink and suddenly another week—or month—is gone. So, it makes you wonder:...
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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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College center in Firebaugh nears completion
Years of dreaming, planning, and work are about to finally show results. Or as West Hills College...
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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Los Banos celebrates 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. March
With the arrival of January comes the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. March. Starting at the...
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LatestAurovia virtual enterprise product led by high school students
When you think of a virtual enterprise, you think of a business that operates completely online, selling merchandise. This experience is offered to students at Dos Palos High School through a hands-on course in which they create...
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Tigers frosh basketball wins both games; JV, varsity split this week’s games
On Wednesday and Friday of this past week, all three Tigers boys basketball teams hosted the...
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LB Planning Commission approves 50-home vesting map
The vesting map of 50 homes on 7.8 acres was approved by a four-to-one vote by the Los Banos Planning Commission at their Jan. 28 meeting. City Attorney Mary Lerner also gave the commission Brown Act Training.Chair Gregory Hicks...
Tigers frosh basketball wins both games; JV, varsity split this week’s games
On Wednesday and Friday of this past week, all three Tigers boys basketball teams hosted the...
Los Banos celebrates 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. March
With the arrival of January comes the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. March. Starting at the...
Los Banos veterans honor student writers
Three Los Banos student writers were honored at the monthly Los Banos Veterans breakfast meeting...
LB Planning Commission approves 50-home vesting map
The vesting map of 50 homes on 7.8 acres was approved by a four-to-one vote by the Los Banos Planning Commission at their Jan. 28 meeting. City Attorney Mary Lerner also gave the commission Brown Act Training.Chair Gregory Hicks...
Two suspects wanted following break in at Office Supply Express
Los Banos police are investigating a break-in at a local business earlier this month. On Jan. 10...
DOROTHY SYLVIA ROGERS HURSKY
Dorothy Sylvia Rogers Hursky, 93 passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Merced,...