News - The Westside Express

Stolen truck crashes into motel

by The Westside Express | Aug 10, 2025 | First Responders, Law Enforcement | 0

Solo vehicle pursuit ends with vehicle crashing into a Los Banos motel on Pacheco Boulevard....

Protect and Prevent: Back-to-school safety tips for families

by The Westside Express | Aug 9, 2025 | Community, Education | 0

As students across the Valley return to school, families are encouraged to take a few extra steps to ensure a safe and smooth start to the academic year. Whether children walk, bike, ride the bus, or get dropped off by car,...

Former Los Banos Jr. High teacher indicted on federal child pornography charges

by Corey Pride | Aug 9, 2025 | Law Enforcement | 0

A federal grand jury returned an indictment on child pornography charges for a man who spent time...

Officials admit ‘egg on their faces’ as expense scandal grows.

by The Westside Express | Aug 8, 2025 | Government | 0

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...

Los Banos man killed in excavator accident at Fresno County quarry

by Rich Matheson | Aug 8, 2025 | First Responders | 0

A Los Banos man has been identified as the person killed in an excavator accident at a Fresno...

How culture connects us at Merced College

by Amal Marouf | Aug 8, 2025 | Culture, Education | 0

At Merced College, students come from many different backgrounds, cultures and life experiences. From international students to first-generation college students, the campus is full of unique voices and stories. This cultural...