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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Category: Community
Two dead after head-on collision on I-5
A head-on collision at approximately 12:51 a.m. Oct. 30 in the southbound lanes of I-5 resulted in the death of both drivers. A 2008 Honda and a 2017 Isuzu box truck crashed north of Volta Road, blocking the southbound lanes....
Read MoreEat a good meal and support LB Veterans
We always see fundraisers for a drive-thru dinner, but how about a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser? On Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7-10 a.m., the James V. Pernetti Unit 166 American Legion Auxiliary will be having their annual”...
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Measure R: What to know about Merced County sales tax measure for public safety
Every voter in Merced County will see Measure R on their ballots, a countywide half-cent...
Read MoreIt’s not too late to sign up for LB Veterans Parade
Hello, Los Banos! Can you believe that the Los Banos Veterans Parade is less than a month away? The Veterans Parade Committee members have been busy planning, organizing and fine-tuning details to provide a parade on Nov. 2 that...
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IN THE PAINT AT LB COURT
City of Los Banos Parks and Recreation Operations Manager Joe Heim, right, pours paint for his...
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Contested elections include school board positions
As Election Day on Nov. 5 approaches, much attention has been given to contested elections...
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My Garlic Festival experience
(Editor’s note: The Westside Express asked reporter Javier Powell to attend the recent California...
Read MoreSalute to the Coast Guard this year with the Los Banos Veterans Parade
As chairperson for the 2024 Los Banos Veterans Parade, I’m excited to announce that the entry form to participate in the parade is now available on our website. If you are a veteran, family of a veteran, an organization,...
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LB 6th grader to compete in international Muay Thai tourney in Bangkok
A local athlete is headed to Thailand this month to compete against the globe. David Barreras, a...
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Dolly O’Banion is the Cotton Festival’s grand marshal.
The Dos Palos Lions Club selected a longtime resident, teacher, and community volunteer, Dolly...
Read MoreFatal motorcycle collision with trailer kills 2 young adults
According to a collision report from the California Highway Patrol, on Aug. 31 at approximately 6:10 a.m., Merced Communications Center received calls of a solo traffic crash in the area of Santa Fe grade, south of W. Shaw...
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