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High schools announce 2025 graduation dates

by Martina Bekasha | Jun 10, 2025 | Education | 0

As the school year winds down, communities across the Central Valley are preparing to celebrate...

Mayor Amabile addresses Merced College graduates

by The Westside Express | Jun 9, 2025 | Education | 0

Good evening, Merced College Class of 2025! What an absolute honor it is to stand before you...

Class of 2025 Honored in Los Banos, Merced commencement ceremonies

by James Leonard | Jun 9, 2025 | Education | 0

Hundreds of graduating students from the Merced Community College District crossed the stage in...

Gustine FFA student wins big in rabbit competitions at Spring Fair

by Lena Magee | Jun 2, 2025 | Agriculture, Education | 0

On May 2, Alina Camacho Mendoza, a junior at Gustine High School, won a best of breed and reserve in show with her rabbit, then went on to win advanced FFA and small animal master showmanship at the Merced County Spring Fair. At...

Los Banos school superintendent leaves for larger district

by The Westside Express | Jun 2, 2025 | Education | 0

Superintendent Mark Marshall is resigning after eight years leading Los Banos Unified School...

Los Banos Campus graduating moms inspiring others with their college journeys

by The Westside Express | May 29, 2025 | Community, Education | 0

BY LUCIANA CHAVEZContributing Writer On May 22, during the graduation ceremonies at Merced...

Merced College prepares for graduations in Los Banos and Merced, May 22-23

by James Leonard | May 27, 2025 | Education | 0

More than 1,260 Merced College students are eligible to walk the stage this year, as the college celebrates its Class of 2025 with commencement ceremonies in both Merced and Los Banos.The third annual Los Banos Campus...

LBHS hosts first-ever freshman club rush to welcome incoming students

by Joanna Monobe | May 25, 2025 | Education | 0

On May 5, Los Banos High School hosted its first-ever Freshman Club Rush. An event created specifically for incoming ninth graders to introduce them to the campus, the wide variety of clubs and organizations available to them....

DPHS talent show

by Jocelyn Morales | May 24, 2025 | Education, Entertainment | 0

On May 6, Dos Palos High School put together and held their annual talent show, which was a huge...

From LBHS to the Silicon Valley

by Joanna Monobe | May 24, 2025 | Education | 0

For senior Nancy Miron, committing to San Jose State University wasn’t just about academics; it was about returning to her roots and fulfilling a childhood dream. When college applications initially opened in October, Miron...

DPHS prom brings lasting memories

by Jocelyn Morales | May 23, 2025 | Education, Entertainment | 0

The Dos Palos High School junior class hosted the prom this year on May 10 at the Cotton Tree Ranch in Los Banos. The junior class has been working hard throughout the school year to put this dance together, and their efforts...