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LatestIs April the cruelest month?
“April is the cruelest month,” penned T.S. Eliot in 1922, but is it really? The famous line begins his famous poem, “The Waste Land.” Later in life, Eliot confessed that he wrote the poem during a period of great personal...
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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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LatestLos Banos plans public pool, highlights budget surplus and crime reductions
“It’s time for a public swimming pool,” Los Banos Mayor Micheal Amabile announced at the 2026...
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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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LatestSuave Dental inspires Merced College students with Career Workshop
Students at Merced College had the opportunity to explore career pathways in dentistry during an...
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LatestIs April the cruelest month?
“April is the cruelest month,” penned T.S. Eliot in 1922, but is it really? The famous line begins his famous poem, “The Waste Land.” Later in life, Eliot confessed that he wrote the poem during a period of great personal...
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LatestMary Gloria Perez
Mary Gloria Perez, 95, of Los Banos, CA, passed away on March 17, 2026 at home, surrounded by her...
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PopularStudents participate in LB summer reading program
Grasslands Elementary School in Los Banos partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Merced...
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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...
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LatestTHE HUNT IS ON
The Los Banos Parks and Recreation held their Fifth Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at Oliveria...
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LatestThe Spring Market bounces back
The second annual Spring Maker’s Market is here to ring in the new season with new decor, new recipes and the same springtime spirit as last year. The Ted Falasco Arts Center will be blooming with vendors showing off their...
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LatestTigers gain foothold in CCC
MERCED — Los Banos High School recently moved from the Western Athletic Conference to the Central...
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Los Banos plans public pool, highlights budget surplus and crime reductions
“It’s time for a public swimming pool,” Los Banos Mayor Micheal Amabile announced at the 2026...
Tigers gain foothold in CCC
MERCED — Los Banos High School recently moved from the Western Athletic Conference to the Central...
Los Banos plans public pool, highlights budget surplus and crime reductions
“It’s time for a public swimming pool,” Los Banos Mayor Micheal Amabile announced at the 2026...
Suave Dental inspires Merced College students with Career Workshop
Students at Merced College had the opportunity to explore career pathways in dentistry during an...
Los Banos plans public pool, highlights budget surplus and crime reductions
“It’s time for a public swimming pool,” Los Banos Mayor Micheal Amabile announced at the 2026...
Multi-agency patrol in Dos Palos aims to boost traffic safety, deter crime
Several Merced County law enforcement agencies met in Dos Palos last week to support traffic safety operations. Eric Zuniga, the California Highway Patrol Merced office spokesman, said the operation is part of County Integrated...
Mary Gloria Perez
Mary Gloria Perez, 95, of Los Banos, CA, passed away on March 17, 2026 at home, surrounded by her...




