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LB Police Chief Reyna returns after completing FBI National Academy

by Christina Rocha | Apr 16, 2025 | Law Enforcement | 0

Los Banos Police Chief Ray Reyna recently returned home after completing the FBI National Academy,...

Merced College Brings ‘In the Heights’ to the stage, celebrating Latin heritage

by James Leonard | Apr 15, 2025 | Education, Entertainment | 0

Merced College Performing Arts is thrilled to present “In the Heights,” the Broadway hit by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes. The production opened April 4 and will run through April 13, at the Merced College Theater....

Merced College to Break Ground on AgTEC Innovation Center

by The Westside Express | Apr 14, 2025 | Agriculture, Education | 0

BY JAMES LEONARDMerced College Merced College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated AgTEC Innovation Center, a cutting-edge facility that is a core component of the college’s work to revolutionize...

Continued winter storms allow for another boost to state water project deliveries

by The Westside Express | Apr 14, 2025 | Agriculture, Community | 0

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources announced last week that wet and cold...

Detectives investigating shooting that left one man injured

by The Westside Express | Apr 14, 2025 | Law Enforcement | 0

Detectives with the Los Banos Police Department are investigating a shooting that left one man injured last Tuesday. According to Commander Justin Melden, at approximately 8:04 p.m. on April 2, the department’s dispatch center...

San Luis High School Diversity Day celebration

by Sandy Lemas | Apr 14, 2025 | Culture, Education | 0

San Luis High School (SLHS) hosted its annual Diversity Day on March 28. What a wonderful way for...

Los Banos High hosts Multicultural Night

by Joanna Monobe | Apr 13, 2025 | Education, Entertainment, Fundraisers/Donations | 0

On March 20, Los Banos High School hosted its third annual Multicultural Night, a three-hour event...

Pierini Park ribbon-cutting ceremony a success

by D. J. Esteves | Apr 13, 2025 | Community, Sports | 0

On March 24, the city of Dos Palos held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly refurbished...

Say ‘hola’ to Los Banos’ first El Pollo Loco

by The Westside Express | Apr 11, 2025 | Business, Community | 0

BY LENA MAGEEThe Westside Express The first Los Banos El Pollo Loco held its ribbon-cutting on April 4. The restaurant, located on the corner of Mercey Springs Road and Pacheco Boulevard, opened on March 1 and has seen steady...