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Police Chief Sal Raygoza to retire after decades of service in Firebaugh

by Corey Pride | Aug 29, 2025 | First Responders | 0

Firebaugh Police Chief Sal Raygoza has announced his retirement. The 31-year law enforcement...

Plane Crash Near Los Banos

by The Westside Express | Aug 27, 2025 | First Responders | 0

At about 7:02 p.m. August 26 a single engine plane crashed into a field about 200 yards east of...

Fire breaks out in traveling circus’s equipment facility at LB Fairgrounds, no injuries reported

by Corey Pride | Aug 20, 2025 | First Responders | 0

A fire broke out Saturday at the traveling circus that was visiting Los Banos, shutting down...

A friendship that needs no words

by Amal Marouf | Aug 20, 2025 | Community | 0

In a world that often relies on words to connect, some relationships speak through silence. Catalina Mendez is our elderly neighbor. She doesn’t speak English, and we don’t speak Spanish. But still, she visits us often, always...

Los Banos man killed in excavator accident at Fresno County quarry

by Corey Pride | Aug 12, 2025 | First Responders | 0

A Los Banos man has been identified as the person killed in an excavator accident at a Fresno...

Stolen truck crashes into motel

by The Westside Express | Aug 10, 2025 | First Responders, Law Enforcement | 0

Solo vehicle pursuit ends with vehicle crashing into a Los Banos motel on Pacheco Boulevard....

Protect and Prevent: Back-to-school safety tips for families

by The Westside Express | Aug 9, 2025 | Community, Education | 0

As students across the Valley return to school, families are encouraged to take a few extra steps to ensure a safe and smooth start to the academic year. Whether children walk, bike, ride the bus, or get dropped off by car,...

Los Banos man killed in excavator accident at Fresno County quarry

by Rich Matheson | Aug 8, 2025 | First Responders | 0

A Los Banos man has been identified as the person killed in an excavator accident at a Fresno...

How culture connects us at Merced College

by Amal Marouf | Aug 8, 2025 | Culture, Education | 0

At Merced College, students come from many different backgrounds, cultures and life experiences. From international students to first-generation college students, the campus is full of unique voices and stories. This cultural...