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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 1-15-25
Jan. 15 6 p.m. Los Banos City Council meets inside city hall, 520 J St. Jan. 16 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Veterans Service Officer at Los Banos Veterans Hall, 615 E St. Jan. 20 6 p.m. Firebaugh City Council meets inside city hall, 1133 P...
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 1-15-25
January Programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch Jan. 15: Sensory Play Group 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Jan. 15: ESL Conversation Circles 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 15: Drop-in Digital Help 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 16: TinyTales...
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LatestGalaxy not far away for R2D2 owl
It looks like R2D2 from a George Lucas episode of Star Wars, except it has yellow eyes and feathers and can fly. But one doesn’t have to go to Tatooine or the forest moon of Endor to see the little guy. Just visit any local...
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
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LB City Council at full strength as Sanders, Chavez appointed to empty seats
Evan Sanders and Marcus Chavez were appointed to fill the Los Banos city council seats left empty...
News
PopularThe Campus Scene
News from Merced College Los Banos CampusCompiled by the Merced College Office of External Relations. College for Kids returns to Los Banos this summer The popular College for Kids program is back in Los Banos. Since 1976,...
Opinion
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EDITORIAL: New council must deal with Pinheiro
This editorial expresses the opinion of The Westside Express editorial board. The longer Los Banos...
Community
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Four LB firefighters battle Eaton Fire
The mutual aid call came in early morning on Jan. 8, according to Los Banos Fire Chief Paul...
Business
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Luis 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...
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Our Lady of Fatima School hosts annual basketball tournament
Last weekend, Jan. 11 and 12, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School hosted its annual middle school...
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LB City Council at full strength as Sanders, Chavez appointed to empty seats
Evan Sanders and Marcus Chavez were appointed to fill the Los Banos city council seats left empty...
Our Lady of Fatima School hosts annual basketball tournament
Last weekend, Jan. 11 and 12, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School hosted its annual middle school...
Los Banos honors Dr. King in MLK March on Jan. 20
The Los Banos Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) March in Los Banos will take place Jan. 20 at 10 a.m....
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...
LB City Council at full strength as Sanders, Chavez appointed to empty seats
Evan Sanders and Marcus Chavez were appointed to fill the Los Banos city council seats left empty...
New public safety laws in 2025
As 2025 gets rolling, the California Highway Patrol is highlighting the new public safety laws...
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...