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LB Council honors Joe Sousa, discusses Perez and chromium-6 at meeting

by Javier Powell | Sep 13, 2026 | Government | 0

Los Banos District 1’s vacancy will be filled by a special election on March 2, 2027, the Los...

AMR settles into the Westside

by Javier Powell | Sep 12, 2026 | First Responders | 0

American Medical Response (AMR) has been operating as the sole Ambulance provider for Merced...

Police sergeant launches 3D printing business

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Sep 11, 2026 | Business | 0

Los Banos Police Sergeant Ramon McDonald has launched a 3D printing business this year, and has...

Time to vote for Westside Readers’ Choice Awards

by John Spevak | Sep 9, 2026 | Community | 0

The time for nominations has ended. It’s now time to vote, through Sept. 30, for The Westside...

Los Banos Police Department welcomes new officers, promotes sergeant

by Corey Pride | Sep 5, 2026 | Law Enforcement | 0

The Los Banos Police Department added to the team last week as it held a promotion ceremony for...

Maldonado Park updates make a splash

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Sep 4, 2026 | Entertainment | 0

This summer, Maldonado Park has unveiled its latest addition to help Firebaugh residents beat the...

Los Banos JHS FFA students named National Agriscience Fair finalists

by The Westside Express | Aug 31, 2026 | Agriculture, Education | 0

Thirteen students from Los Banos Junior High School (LBJHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) have qualified as National Agriscience Fair Award finalists. The students will represent the Los Banos community on the national stage...

Merced College librarian brings a daily passion for learning

by Amal Marouf | Aug 30, 2026 | Education | 0

For Nancy Golz, a library is much more than a place filled with books. It is a space where...

Morning Star supports Los Banos students with annual Backpack Giveaway

by Amal Marouf | Aug 29, 2026 | Education, Fundraisers/Donations | 0

Morning Star Packing Company helped local first graders begin the new school year prepared by...

Mitzy Perez attends last LBCC meeting, leaving District 1 seat vacant

by Javier Powell | Aug 28, 2026 | Government | 0

Mitzy Perez, the resigning council member, attended her last Los Banos City Council meeting on Aug. 20 via Zoom. During the meeting, the council continued to expand the new in-house legal department, reduced the scope of Fire...