Valley Medicaid recipients, providers face ‘worst case scenario’ with One Big Beautiful Bill passage
By MARIJKE ROWLAND CV Journalism Collaborative San Joaquin Valley residents who rely on Medicaid –...
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Officials admit ‘egg on their faces’ as expense scandal grows.
By GARTH STAPLEYCV Journalism Collaborative (Editor’s note: The Westside Express doesn’t normally include stories from outside Merced County. But this article serves as a lesson for all counties and communities, including those...
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To fight cancer-causing ‘Erin Brockovich’ toxin, California may give water districts legal cover
BY RYAN SABALOW AND BRIANNA VACCARICV Journalism Collaborative Lawmakers are poised to give...
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Los Banos prepares to select new city manager
BY MIKE DUNBARThe Westside Express The city of Los Banos is on track to find, interview and hire a...
Read MoreCounty approves new playground, fitness equipment for Crows Landing pool project
CROWS LANDING — The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the second phase of the Bonita Pool Project in Crows Landing, paving the way for major upgrades that include a new playground, adult fitness...
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StanCOG director on paid leave following scathing grand jury report
MODESTO — The Stanislaus Council of Governments’ policy board placed its executive director on...
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Los Banos officials share updates on new fire station and services center, seek input on old police building
On July 8 Los Banos Interim City Manager Gary Brizzee, Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Dorenbush and...
Read MoreLos Banos Planning Commission approves two major commercial projects
At the Los Banos Planning Commission’s meeting on July 9, a combined 12.5 acres of large commercial developments received multiple approvals, and a cottage food permit was approved.Chair Gregory Hicks led a quorum of...
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Claudia Bautista: Dos Palos City Council’s newest addition
On May 15, the Dos Palos City Council voted on and elected Claudia Bautista to be the newest...
Read MoreSupervisors approve added habitat work for Hills Ferry Road Bridge project
As construction progresses on the long-awaited replacement of the Hills Ferry Road Bridge, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors has approved additional funding to support federally mandated habitat maintenance tied to the...
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DP City Council approves refuse rate increase
After many months of discussion, the Dos Palos City Council met on May 20 and unanimously adopted...
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Los Banos council approves 2025-26 budget, identifies roads to be repaired
At its June 18 meeting, the Los Banos City Council approved the city’s 2025-2026 budget. The...
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