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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
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Jan. 8 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Veterans Service Officer at Los Banos Veterans Hall, 615 E St. Jan. 11 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Central California Blood Center blood drive at Los Banos Elks Lodge, 565 E St. For more info: (559) 389-5147 5...
The Library Corner
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January Programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch Jan. 8: Sensory Play Group 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Jan. 8: ESL Conversation Circles 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 8: Simple Origami 2-3 p.m. Jan. 8: Drop-in Digital Help...
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LatestIs it well with my soul?
By Pastor Susan Young, Our Father’s HouseContributing Writer Happy New Year! Last week, a dear friend and co-laborer in the Kingdom, Bishop Murray Galloway, texted a quick nugget, “We can’t conquer what we don’t confront...
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
LatestJosh Pinheiro quits as Los Banos city manager
By Mike Dunbar and Gene LiebThe Westside Express LOS BANOS – One of the most controversial,...
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
LatestEDITORIAL: New council must deal with Pinheiro
This editorial expresses the opinion of The Westside Express editorial board. The longer Los Banos...
Community
LatestLos Banos Pickleball Club celebrates the holidays and collects toys for kids
The Los Banos Pickleball Club’s annual holiday party, held at Espana’s on Dec. 9 was a festive occasion with 72 attendees. The event also served as a collection point for unwrapped toys, which were generously donated...
Business
LatestLuis De Oliveira, Kagome CEO, retires after 30 years
BY EMILY BIPPERTKagome Content Strategy Manager Kagome Inc. is a global leader in the food...
Education
LatestHigh school students invited to Poetry Out Loud competition
BY NATHAN QUEVEDOMCOE Registration is now open for Merced County Poetry Out Loud — the local chapter for the nationwide poetry recitation competition. Organized each year by Merced County Office of Education (MCOE) and Merced...
Sports
LatestJustin Hurd receives honors, invited to compete at Army Bowl National Combine
BY KEVIN HURDContributing Writer Justin Hurd had a great sophomore year playing football for the...
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High school students invited to Poetry Out Loud competition
BY NATHAN QUEVEDOMCOE Registration is now open for Merced County Poetry Out Loud — the local chapter for the nationwide poetry recitation competition. Organized each year by Merced County Office of Education (MCOE) and Merced...
Justin Hurd receives honors, invited to compete at Army Bowl National Combine
BY KEVIN HURDContributing Writer Justin Hurd had a great sophomore year playing football for the...
Dos Palos Lions crab feed set for Jan. 25
The annual Jiggs Graham Memorial Crab Feed is slated to take place on Jan. 25 at the Dos Palos DES...
High school students invited to Poetry Out Loud competition
BY NATHAN QUEVEDOMCOE Registration is now open for Merced County Poetry Out Loud — the local chapter for the nationwide poetry recitation competition. Organized each year by Merced County Office of Education (MCOE) and Merced...
Josh Pinheiro quits as Los Banos city manager
By Mike Dunbar and Gene LiebThe Westside Express LOS BANOS – One of the most controversial,...
Los Banos man struck by car
Man on motorized bicycle hospitalized after being struck by car. According to Acting Los Banos...
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...