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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 10-23-24
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. Oct. 24 9 a.m. – 2 p.m....
The Library Corner
LatestThe Library Corner
November Programs at the Los Banos Branch of the Merced County Library Wednesdays – Sensory Playgroup at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays – Drop-in Digital Help at 5 p.m. Thursdays – Tiny Tales StoryTime at 10:30 a.m....
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LatestLiving with gratitude
For me, gratitude is thankfulness on steroids. This time of year, I can feel it from the tips of my toes to the top of my head. There were times I did not understand the fortunes of life I had been blessed with. There were...
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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How will Merced County fund public safety, after Measure R’s failure? What leaders have in mind
Merced County officials are vowing to keep going and try again for a countywide public safety...
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Guy picked as manager of Merced County Spring Fair
For Guy Gary, accepting the job as the new manager of the Merced County Spring Fair in Los Banos...
Opinion
LatestReader hopes Nov. 5 election will bring needed change for Los Banos
After 23 years of living in Los Banos, I’ve learned the electorate can make very savvy decisions about our schools and city. I’m confident the Three Amigos, Mayor Paul Llanez and councilmembers Brett Jones, and...
Community
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Los Banos animal shelter to undergo significant upgrades
The current Los Banos animal shelter facility, which has been serving the community since the...
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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
LatestLBHS takes part in the College Roadmap Program
BY JOANNA MONOBEThe Westside Express Academic counselors at Los Banos High School visited underclassmen in their English classes. They gave them a presentation on the College Roadmap program, and the counselors gave the students...
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STATE SEND-OFF FOR PACHECO RUNNER
Pacheco High School junior, Jace Campos received a sendoff celebration fit for a true winner on...
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How will Merced County fund public safety, after Measure R’s failure? What leaders have in mind
Merced County officials are vowing to keep going and try again for a countywide public safety...
STATE SEND-OFF FOR PACHECO RUNNER
Pacheco High School junior, Jace Campos received a sendoff celebration fit for a true winner on...
How will Merced County fund public safety, after Measure R’s failure? What leaders have in mind
Merced County officials are vowing to keep going and try again for a countywide public safety...
LBHS takes part in the College Roadmap Program
BY JOANNA MONOBEThe Westside Express Academic counselors at Los Banos High School visited underclassmen in their English classes. They gave them a presentation on the College Roadmap program, and the counselors gave the students...
How will Merced County fund public safety, after Measure R’s failure? What leaders have in mind
Merced County officials are vowing to keep going and try again for a countywide public safety...
Shooting under investigation
Los Banos Police officers responded to Memorial Hospital in Los Banos on Oct. 30 at 11:44 p.m. after receiving information of a shooting victim receiving treatment. Officers met with a male juvenile suffering from at least one...
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...