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The jewelry store that can’t be kept down

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Dec 22, 2024 | Community, Law Enforcement | 0

Just before the start of the holiday season, Sixth Street businesses were flustered as Pearson’s...

SEASON OF GIVING

by Gene Lieb | Dec 16, 2024 | Fundraisers/Donations | 0

California Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria held a drive-thru turkey giveaway on Nov. 16 at Pacheco...

Dos Palos holiday kick off week

by Janet Miller | Dec 15, 2024 | Community | 0

The Dos Palos community kicks off the holiday season on Dec. 5 with a parade at 6 p.m. A downtown tree lighting follows. Parade organizer Shelley Wright emphasizes that there are no entry fees or forms. All entries simply show...

1,600 toys to be given away at Winter Fun Festival

by Rich Matheson | Dec 11, 2024 | Entertainment, Fundraisers/Donations | 0

A donor to the Third Annual Winter Fun Festival in Los Banos plans to have 1,600 toys that will be...

TURKEY GIVEAWAY 2024

by Gene Lieb | Dec 6, 2024 | Community, Fundraisers/Donations | 0

Local home developer and farmer Greg Hostetler, who has given away turkeys for Thanksgiving for...

Santa sets up his downtown Los Banos workshop

by John Spevak | Dec 6, 2024 | Community, Entertainment | 0

The former drug store in downtown Los Banos at 601 J Street is bustling once again—this time, as...

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

by Gene Lieb | Dec 6, 2024 | Community, Fundraisers/Donations | 0

Bethel Community Church recently held an Operation Christmas Child event at their church. People...

Local native son, now acclaimed novelist, returns for Los Banos book signing

by John Spevak | Dec 6, 2024 | Community | 0

Los Banos has a native son who is now famous as a published novelist. Julian Zabalbeascoa had his...

Keeping memories alive and candles alight

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Dec 5, 2024 | Community | 0

Loss should never come between family and the festivities of the season, and this Dec. 8, those...

Registration now open for the Boys and Girls Club Winter Camp

by Martina Bekasha | Dec 5, 2024 | Community | 0

The Boys and Girls Club of Merced County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the youth of the community through after-school programs, camps and other activities. With a mission to provide safe spaces and...