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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 9-4-24
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. Today 6 – 8 p.m. Bingo Night...
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 8.7.24
August Programs at the Los Banos Branch of the Merced County Library  Wednesdays – Drop-in Digital Help at 5 p.m. Thursdays – Tiny Tales StoryTime at 10:30 a.m. (ages 3-6) Fridays – Bilingual StoryTime at 10:30...
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LatestSeptember: Suicide prevention month
September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo topic. According to NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness), “We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope...
Obituaries
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Thomas Spadafore Jr.
We regret to announce the passing of Thomas Spadafore Jr., aged 86, who passed away peacefully at...
Government
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Firefighters get new contract in fiery council meeting
During a fiery Los Banos City Council meeting on Aug. 21, the council approved a three-year...
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PopularNEW PRINCIPAL IS NAMED FOR LOS BANOS’ CREEKSIDE JR HIGH
The Los Banos Unified School District has announced that Tywan L. Lawrence was selected as the new principal for Creekside Junior High School following the promotion of Carolina Moreno, effective July 1. Lawrence is an...
Opinion
LatestStarting a new school year
As summer comes to an end, it’s time to get back into routine for school. On Aug. 13 I went back to school only this time, I’m a senior. If I could go back and tell myself high school would go by quicker than...
Community
LatestGrocery Grab winners named; date set for Los Banos Veterans Parade
On July 9 the winning tickets for the Los Banos Veterans “Grocery Grab” fundraiser were drawn. The proceeds of this fundraiser support the 2024 Los Banos Veterans Parade. The Los Banos Veterans (which includes both...
Business
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LB 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
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Study shows Valley college lags behind rest of the state
By RACHEL LIVINALCentral Valley Journalism Collaborative A new Public Policy Institute of...
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LB Tigers transfer to CCC after going undefeated to secure last years’ WAC football championship
Graduation from high school results in many changes, with some students going off to college,...
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Vintage military vehicles, equipment to be auctioned at Eagle Field Sept. 7
An historic auction is being held at Eagle Field on Saturday, Sep. 7. The auction is from 10 a.m....
LB Tigers transfer to CCC after going undefeated to secure last years’ WAC football championship
Graduation from high school results in many changes, with some students going off to college,...
Mariachi Octubre — A Cultural celebration
This year, Los Banos celebrates its cultural roots with the inaugural Mariachi Festival. Slated to...
Study shows Valley college lags behind rest of the state
By RACHEL LIVINALCentral Valley Journalism Collaborative A new Public Policy Institute of...
Firefighters get new contract in fiery council meeting
During a fiery Los Banos City Council meeting on Aug. 21, the council approved a three-year...
Los Banos Police officers train for active shooter scenarios
On the Los Banos High School campus last month, Police Sgt. Jesus Parras oversaw active shooter...
Thomas Spadafore Jr.
We regret to announce the passing of Thomas Spadafore Jr., aged 86, who passed away peacefully at...