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‘A Candyland Christmas’ is the theme of this year’s Dos Palos Christmas Parade

by David Borboa | Dec 3, 2025 | Community | 0

Grace Soares, the reigning Miss Dos Palos, will headline this year’s Downtown Christmas Parade,...

‘Stuff the Bus’ food drive happening throughout county

by The Westside Express | Nov 21, 2025 | Fundraisers/Donations | 0

BY MARY-MICHAL RAWLINGMerced County Association of Governments The Bus has partnered with the United Way of Merced County and the Merced County Food Bank to hold a “Stuff the Bus” food drive throughout Merced County to help the...

Los Banos woman arrested for drunk driving after crashing through garage

by Corey Pride | Nov 20, 2025 | First Responders, Law Enforcement | 0

A Dos Palos woman, who was allegedly driving drunk in Los Banos, veered off the road and crashed...

LB veteran named 2025 Veteran Honoree

by Christina Rocha | Nov 20, 2025 | Community, History | 0

Los Banos resident and U.S. Army veteran Baldo Salcido has been named a 2025 Veteran Honoree by...

Annual Hostetler turkey giveaway set for Nov. 25 at LB Fairgrounds

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Nov 20, 2025 | Community, Fundraisers/Donations | 0

The holidays are nearly upon us once more, and as families across Los Banos get ready for another...

FIREWORKS LOTTERY

by The Westside Express | Oct 16, 2025 | First Responders, Fundraisers/Donations | 0

The nine non-profit organizations chosen for the nine booths include: Los Banos Chamber of...

Spirit of unity shines at Fil-Am Association USA’s Queen of Queens 2025 pageant

by The Westside Express | Oct 12, 2025 | Community, Culture | 0

BY JO A. NARVAEZ, Ph.D.Special to The Express Once again, the Los Banos Fil-Am Association USA...

‘Giving Back Starts at Home’ to help three Los Banos nonprofit organizations

by John Spevak | Oct 10, 2025 | Community, First Responders, Fundraisers/Donations, John Spevak | 0

For the seventh year in a row, Anderson Homes is will be doing its “Giving Back Starts at Home” promotion in Los Banos. Individuals who purchase an Anderson Home between October 1 and December 10 can choose one of three...

Los Banos Fire Department gains new brush fire vehicle

by Corey Pride | Oct 10, 2025 | First Responders | 0

The Los Banos Fire Department has added another vehicle to its fleet in an effort to more...

Helping hands: A high schooler senior’s bond with a senior neighbor

by The Westside Express | Oct 2, 2025 | Community | 0

BY ISAMARY MORALESThe Westside Express (Editor’s note: Last week, The Westside Express published a story on Dos Palos High senior Ricardo Rivas. This week, we present another angle on that story — about an elderly...