Merced County Board of Supervisors approves strategic plan to enhance service
BY MIKE NORTHMerced County The Merced County Board of Supervisors approved the 2025-2028 Merced...
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A vision for a vibrant downtown Los Banos
As we begin a new chapter for Los Banos, I’m excited to share my thoughts on the future of our downtown. With our new entry sign warmly welcoming residents and visitors alike, it’s the perfect time to reimagine and revitalize...
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Council names Gary Brizzee as interim city manager
The Los Banos City Council heard a first reading of an ordinance regarding city manager...
Read MoreLB Council seeks public input to fill District 1 seat
The Los Banos City Council is inviting residents to weigh in on selecting a date and voting process to fill the vacant District 1 council seat. The discussion will take place during the council’s meeting on Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. in...
Read MoreSheriff’s Posse to participate in presential inaugural parade Jan. 20
The Merced County Sheriff’s Posse will be participating in the 47th Presidential Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20, according to a press release from Sheriff Vern Warnke. The 47th Inauguration will mark the fourth time the...
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Dramatic meeting means fresh start for Los BanosCouncilmember Lambert and city manager both resign as 2 new members join council
With the dramatic announcement that Los Banos City Councilmember Kenneth Lambert would abandon his...
Read MoreProgress on the Pioneer Corridor Road
I’m excited to share some significant progress on a vital project that will help shape the future of Los Banos: the Pioneer Corridor Road. This local bypass of Highway 152 has long been a vision for our community, and we’re...
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LB City Council at full strength as Sanders, Chavez appointed to empty seats
Evan Sanders and Marcus Chavez were appointed to fill the Los Banos city council seats left empty...
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Los Banos honors Dr. King in MLK March on Jan. 20
The Los Banos Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) March in Los Banos will take place Jan. 20 at 10 a.m....
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Los Banos Councilmember Kenneth Lambert resigns
LOS BANOS – Kenneth Lambert – the last remnant of the Los Banos city council that rehired Josh...
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Josh Pinheiro quits as Los Banos city manager
By Mike Dunbar and Gene LiebThe Westside Express LOS BANOS – One of the most controversial,...
Read MoreLos Banos council chooses process to select councilmembers for Districts 2 and 3
At its Jan. 2 meeting, the Los Banos City Council, consisting of Mayor Michael Amabile, District 1 Councilmember Kenneth Lambert and District 4 Councilmember Deborah Lewis, determined the interview process and the process for...
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