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Longtime almond grower celebrates his 100th birthday

by The Westside Express | Jun 19, 2026 | Community | 0

On Saturday, June 13 Louie Parreira celebrated his 100th birthday. Louie and his wife, Barbara...

Comedy night at the Los Banos Veterans Hall a success

by John Spevak | Jun 8, 2026 | Veteran's Voice | 0

The Los Banos Veterans group tried something different – comedy – and it worked. More than a hundred people came to a sold-out Los Banos Veterans Memorial Hall to “Laugh It Off” on a Friday evening, May 15. In a previous...

Los Banos plans public pool, highlights budget surplus and crime reductions

by Javier Powell | Apr 26, 2026 | Community, Entertainment, Government | 0

“It’s time for a public swimming pool,” Los Banos Mayor Micheal Amabile announced at the 2026...

THE HUNT IS ON

by Gene Lieb | Apr 4, 2026 | Community | 0

The Los Banos Parks and Recreation held their Fifth Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at Oliveria...

Jessa’s Barnyard Buddies livestock experience returns for a third year

by Christina Rocha | Mar 29, 2026 | Agriculture, Community | 0

This year’s Jessa’s Barnyard Buddies Livestock Experience will be held on March 28 at the Los...

Community rallies to champion renovations needed at Stephanie’s House in Dos Palos

by Gene Lieb | Mar 28, 2026 | Community, Fundraisers/Donations | 0

When there is a need, the people of Dos Palos will step up and tackle whatever challenges are in...

May Day Queen, Tiny Princess contestants prepare for annual pageants

by Daniela Macias | Mar 26, 2026 | Community | 0

The May Day Queen and Tiny Princess competitions give young women and girls within Merced County...

The Spring Market bounces back

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Mar 25, 2026 | Business, Community Service | 0

The second annual Spring Maker’s Market is here to ring in the new season with new decor, new recipes and the same springtime spirit as last year. The Ted Falasco Arts Center will be blooming with vendors showing off their...

Two children seriously injured in crash

by Corey Pride | Mar 24, 2026 | First Responders | 0

Two young children, who were chasing after a dog near their Santa Nella home, were struck by a car and left hospitalized in serious but stable condition last week, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shannon Stiers,...