FELIX ON THE WALL
On April 17 Los Banos Elementary School Principal Alberto Felix agreed to a memorable event for...
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Category: Education
Registration open for popular ‘College for Kids’ summer program
Merced College is now enrolling students for its College for Kids summer program, a beloved community tradition offering hands-on enrichment and athletic experiences for children ages 5 to 14. Classes begin June 9 and run...
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LBHS celebrates student creativity at spring art show
On April 15, Los Banos High School (LBHS) held its annual spring art show, which gave students a...
Read MoreDPHS Virtual Enterprise
On March 20, Dos Palos High School’s Virtual Enterprise class participated in their first online trade show. The class is focused on providing students with the hands-on experience of running a business. This year’s...
Read MoreLBUSD board makes unanimous approvals, school suspension rates decrease
At the Los Banos Unified School District’s school board meeting on April 10, the board awarded a roofing bid for Los Banos Junior High School, approved a new deferred maintenance plan, did the first reading of new courses,...
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Firebaugh High Ag boosters honor three local businesses
A trio of business persons with long ties to the Westside were honored recently by the Firebaugh...
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New med tech class offers hands-on experience and real-world lessons
A new addition to the Los Banos High School curriculum is giving students a real-world look into...
Read MoreDPHS students explore careers in the medical field
On April 2, Dos Palos High School staff took a group of Career and Technical Education (CTE) medical students on a field trip to San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) in Fresno. The group was chaperoned by two teachers, Daryl...
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Local high schools moving to new league
It is “down the road,” but it is not to early to talk about the big realignment of high school...
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Grasslands Elementary named 2025 Distinguished School
BY LENA MAGEEThe Westside Express State Superintendent Tony Thurmond named Grasslands Elementary...
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Anderson Family honored at ‘State of the College’ in Los Banos
In a historic first, Merced College President Chris Vitelli delivered the 11th Annual State of the...
Read MoreMerced College Brings ‘In the Heights’ to the stage, celebrating Latin heritage
Merced College Performing Arts is thrilled to present “In the Heights,” the Broadway hit by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes. The production opened April 4 and will run through April 13, at the Merced College Theater....
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