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LatestWhat Los Banos municipal staff wants city residents to know
Los Banos city staff members were asked by The Westside Express if they had a message or advice for the city’s residents. Several responded: “The residents need to be more involved in what happens with their government. … Folks...
Whistle Stop Events
LatestWhistle Stop 10-23-24
To have your nonprofit event listed in Whistle Stop, email the date, time, location and type of event to events@thewestsideexpress.com at least two weeks before the event. Please, no PDFs or photos. Oct. 24 9 a.m. – 2 p.m....
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 10-9-24
The Library Corner October programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch October is “Inktober” – all month long for teens! Look for the daily prompt on the whiteboard. Win it Wednesdays – every...
Special Publications
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LatestGearing up for October with Fear 101
During this time of year, many people look forward to watching scary movies or going to Halloween attractions to be scared by others. What some may not realize is that fear serves the purpose of keeping us safe. Fear is an...
Obituaries
LatestSansoni services to be held Friday, Sept. 13, in Los Banos
Services for Aldo Sansoni, longtime farmer, supporter of agriculture and active Los Banos community member, will be held Friday, Sept. 13. A Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial for Sansoni, who passed away Aug. 23, will be...
Government
LatestFrustrated, fearful, angry city employees urge ‘Yes’ vote in recall
LOS BANOS – With voting already underway in an election that could remake the Los Banos City...
News
PopularLos Banos Unified Schools going to earlier start times
Los Banos Unified School District has been working towards the implementation of Senate Bill 328 which goes into effect in the 2022-2023 school year. Under this new law, California’s middle schools can start required...
Opinion
LatestReader hopes Nov. 5 election will bring needed change for Los Banos
After 23 years of living in Los Banos, I’ve learned the electorate can make very savvy decisions about our schools and city. I’m confident the Three Amigos, Mayor Paul Llanez and councilmembers Brett Jones, and...
Community
LatestIt’s not too late to sign up for LB Veterans Parade
Hello, Los Banos! Can you believe that the Los Banos Veterans Parade is less than a month away? The Veterans Parade Committee members have been busy planning, organizing and fine-tuning details to provide a parade on Nov. 2 that...
Business
LatestLB Chamber ribbon cutting marks opens Holy Fire Ministries church
On July 25, Pastor John Bell cuts the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce ribbon marking the official...
Education
LatestStudent spotlight: Samira Esparza
Samira Esparza, senior, is a new addition this year to the Los Banos cheer team. Esparza found it...
Sports
LatestLos Banos squad wins fourth in a row
After dropping their first two exhibition games of the 2024 football season, the Los Banos Tiger...
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Land values plunge as groundwater law dims farm prospects
BY CALEB HAMPTON AgAlert The value of farmland in parts of the San Joaquin Valley, California’s...
Los Banos squad wins fourth in a row
After dropping their first two exhibition games of the 2024 football season, the Los Banos Tiger...
Eat a good meal and support LB Veterans
We always see fundraisers for a drive-thru dinner, but how about a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser? On Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7-10 a.m., the James V. Pernetti Unit 166 American Legion Auxiliary will be having their annual”...
Student spotlight: Samira Esparza
Samira Esparza, senior, is a new addition this year to the Los Banos cheer team. Esparza found it...
Frustrated, fearful, angry city employees urge ‘Yes’ vote in recall
LOS BANOS – With voting already underway in an election that could remake the Los Banos City...
Longtime Los Banos patrol officer retires from police department
After 24 years on the force, Patrol Officer Todd Pricolo, 50, retired from the Los Banos Police...
Sansoni services to be held Friday, Sept. 13, in Los Banos
Services for Aldo Sansoni, longtime farmer, supporter of agriculture and active Los Banos community member, will be held Friday, Sept. 13. A Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial for Sansoni, who passed away Aug. 23, will be...