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Spring prom music triggers debate at Los Banos High

by Prishaa Vala | Mar 30, 2023 | Community, Education | 0

Prom is one of the most memorable nights of a student’s high school career. One of the most important factors that make prom so special is the music. Every year, the Junior class officers take the time to plan prom; but this...

Merced College plans expansion of LB campus

by John Spevak | Mar 30, 2023 | Community, Education | 0

Merced College’s Los Banos Campus is on the verge of unprecedented expansion, to include a new...

LOS BANOS HIGH WOODSHOP FIRE

by The Westside Express | Mar 30, 2023 | Community | 0

Firefighters from both Los Banos City Fire and Merced County Fire responded to a fire in the...

Los Banos PAL Officer Jones inducted into Jr. Giants Hall of Fame

by Courtney Andrade | Mar 28, 2023 | Community | 0

After serving 23 years as coordinator of the Los Banos PAL, Officer Noah Jones is honored as he is...

Pigeon attacks students & staff at Los Banos High

by Prishaa Vala | Mar 28, 2023 | Community, Education | 0

At 9:24 a.m. on March 8, a pigeon attacked a staff member at Los Banos High School. A couple of weeks prior to the incident, students reported that they had seen a pigeon start to nest down the hall. On the morning of the...

Annual countywide training and hiring events scheduled

by The Westside Express | Mar 27, 2023 | Community | 0

The Merced County Career and Technical Education (CTE) Training and Hiring Event is set for Thursday, April 27, and will help connect job seekers with local employers from across the county.The event will be held at the Merced...

Evie Ladin Band Comes to Los Banos

by Courtney Andrade | Mar 27, 2023 | Community | 0

The Los Banos Arts Council presents the Evie Ladin Band in concert on April 21. As an arts council press release notes, “Described as tenacious and innovative string musicians, Evie Ladin, Keith Terry and Erik Pearson make up...

LBUSD superintendent: Updates on planning and funding

by Dr. Mark Marshall | Mar 24, 2023 | Community, Education | 0

I have stated several times that there are many amazing students and staff members in LBUSD. Please check out the LBUSD All Stars Section of the district website. The purpose is to recognize students and staff members who are...

Los Banos canal trail will soon be open from Center to Pioneer

by John Spevak | Mar 24, 2023 | Community, Government | 0

Los Banos residents who walk and bike along the canal trail will soon be able to go from Center Avenue to Pioneer Road, when the city removes current barriers erected as a result of sewer spillage into the canal. According to...