Pacheco Park hosts over 50 flags that remember WWII veterans
In the early twilight of Dec. 7, Veterans from the Los Banos VFW Post 2487 and American Legion...
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The jewelry store that can’t be kept down
Just before the start of the holiday season, Sixth Street businesses were flustered as Pearson’s...
Read MoreDos Palos to hold election for public safety tax measure
With the failure of Merced County Measure R to receive a two-thirds vote, Dos Palos is working on a new plan for fire safety. Officials with the City of Dos Palos recently notified county officials that they intend to hold a...
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SEASON OF GIVING
California Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria held a drive-thru turkey giveaway on Nov. 16 at Pacheco...
Read MoreDos Palos holiday kick off week
The Dos Palos community kicks off the holiday season on Dec. 5 with a parade at 6 p.m. A downtown tree lighting follows. Parade organizer Shelley Wright emphasizes that there are no entry fees or forms. All entries simply show...
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1,600 toys to be given away at Winter Fun Festival
A donor to the Third Annual Winter Fun Festival in Los Banos plans to have 1,600 toys that will be...
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Arts Center will host Empty Bowls, Marker’s Market
The Los Banos Arts Center will be a beehive of activity the first week of December, hosting the...
Read MoreConfirmed rabies exposure in Merced County
The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) and the Merced County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) have confirmed a rabies exposure involving a Fresno County resident that was suspected to have been bitten by a bat...
Read MoreWestside election results, close to final, show no changes among the leaders
As of 5 p.m. on Nov. 26 all mail-in, early voting, conditional, provisional, and Election Day ballots have been counted, and there are no unprocessed votes in Merced County. There were still votes unprocessed in Fresno County....
Read MoreA crash course on Thanksgiving
When families across the nation gather this Thanksgiving, busily basting their turkeys in preparation for the annual feast, it is doubtful that their thoughts are thinking of the historic first celebration in 1621. As millions...
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LBHS Seniors rush to meet college application deadlines
BY JOANNA MONOBEThe Westside Express As the month of November came to an end, high school seniors...
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Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner declines – remains higher than pre-pandemic levels
Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for your friends and family will cost less than last year but will...
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