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LatestAshes and Lent help us reflect on our earthly time
This year, the season of Lent begins on Feb. 18 and is known as Ash Wednesday. On this day, many people receive ashes and begin Lenten fasting practices. What was once only a practice of mainline Christians, predominantly...
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...
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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...
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LatestAshes and Lent help us reflect on our earthly time
This year, the season of Lent begins on Feb. 18 and is known as Ash Wednesday. On this day, many people receive ashes and begin Lenten fasting practices. What was once only a practice of mainline Christians, predominantly...
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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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Y Service Club serves up annual Lamb Dinner
In keeping with a long-standing tradition, some say dating back to Henry Miller’s purchase...
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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...
Community
LatestBody recovered in missing person search
The body of a woman has been identified after having gone missing for 11 days following a dune buggy crash into a canal, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said. Lupita Lizbeth Zuniga-Ontiveros, 21, of Stockton, is...
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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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Dos Palos scores playoff upset with victory over Kern Valley
The Central Section basketball playoffs are going full bore. The Dos Palos Bronco boys squad...
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Privacy fence installed at two Los Banos schools
For those who travel on Pacheco Boulevard near Seventh Street, you may notice a change of scenery...
Dos Palos scores playoff upset with victory over Kern Valley
The Central Section basketball playoffs are going full bore. The Dos Palos Bronco boys squad...
Privacy fence installed at two Los Banos schools
For those who travel on Pacheco Boulevard near Seventh Street, you may notice a change of scenery...
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...
200-300 more students walkout in protest of ICE
Los Banos student walk-out protests continued last week, with an estimated 200-300 students,...
DOROTHY SYLVIA ROGERS HURSKY
Dorothy Sylvia Rogers Hursky, 93 passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Merced,...