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Los Banos to pursue Tiny Shelter Village

by Javier Powell | Dec 12, 2025 | Government | 0

At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Los Banos City Council gave staff direction to pursue a tiny shelter...

LB council hears update on new senior homes, creates legal assistant position

by Javier Powell | Dec 4, 2025 | Government | 0

During its Nov 19 meeting, the Los Banos City Council meeting heard a report on 11 new senior and disabled homes, created the position of legal assistant, implemented a part of the housing element, selected delegates for the...

Dos Palos council prioritizes Marguerite Street for road repair

by MARIANA BENITEZ ARREOLA | Dec 2, 2025 | Government | 0

Pulling in and out of a driveway may not seem difficult but it is a constant battle for Dos Palos...

LB Planning Commission approves 543-unit housing development

by Javier Powell | Nov 26, 2025 | Government | 0

The Los Banos Planning Commission approved the tract map for a new 543-unit housing development known as Northpointe at Regency Park at its meeting on Nov 12. Additionally, they recommended that the city council approve of the...

Was Rep. Adam Gray’s vote to end the shutdown a show of courage or betrayal?

by The Westside Express | Nov 21, 2025 | Government | 0

BY GARTH STAPLEYMerced FOCUS Rep. Adam Gray suddenly became one of Congress’ most-watched members...

City council candidate takes issue with how campaign was run

by Mike Dunbar | Oct 9, 2025 | Government | 0

LOS BANOS – With Mitzy Perez being sworn in on Oct. 1, the Los Banos city council reached full...

Los Banos unveils new animal shelter

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Oct 1, 2025 | Community, Government | 0

The Los Banos Animal Shelter had its grand opening earlier this month, and on Sept. 9, the public...

LB council approves contract for new city manager, adopts mobile food vendor ordinance

by Javier Powell | Sep 24, 2025 | Government | 0

The Los Banos City Council hired a new city manager at is Sept. 17 meeting and adopted an...

Los Banos council discusses new mobile food vendor ordinance

by Javier Powell | Sep 13, 2025 | Government | 0

At the Sept. 3 meeting of the Los Banos City Council, mobile food vendors came one step closer to codifying their ability to have temporary site furniture, and a food truck park could now be developed. The council also adopted a...

Dos Palos City Council discusses auditing concerns, fire safety consensus

by MARIANA BENITEZ ARREOLA | Sep 13, 2025 | Government | 0

Despite ongoing financial issues within the city of Dos Palos, the Dos Palos City Council was hit with major auditing concerns and forced to come to a consensus on fire safety with Merced County. On July 15, the council received...