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Melodies in motion: the LBUSD Music Showcase

by Jace Campos | May 7, 2026 | Education, Entertainment | 0

The biggest musical performance of the year in Los Banos was last weekend. The Los Banos Unified...

Alejandre, Silveira answer questions, make positions clear at Supervisors Forum

by Javier Powell | May 5, 2026 | Government | 0

During the April 20 Candidates Forum, District 5 County Supervisor hopeful Miguel Alejandre and...

Merced College to celebrate 260 graduates April 30 at the Los Banos Campus

by James Leonard | Apr 30, 2026 | Education | 0

More than 260 Merced College students from the Los Banos area will be eligible to walk in the...

Los Banos plans public pool, highlights budget surplus and crime reductions

by Javier Powell | Apr 26, 2026 | Community, Entertainment, Government | 0

“It’s time for a public swimming pool,” Los Banos Mayor Micheal Amabile announced at the 2026...

Dos Palos selects Gordon Bonds to be the new interim city manager

by MARIANA BENITEZ ARREOLA | Apr 25, 2026 | Government | 0

The Dos Palos Director of Public Works has been selected to be the new interim city manager. On...

Multi-agency patrol in Dos Palos aims to boost traffic safety, deter crime

by Corey Pride | Apr 24, 2026 | Law Enforcement | 0

Several Merced County law enforcement agencies met in Dos Palos last week to support traffic safety operations. Eric Zuniga, the California Highway Patrol Merced office spokesman, said the operation is part of County Integrated...

Spring Fair kicks off with dinner and May Day Queen coronation

by Daniela Macias | Apr 24, 2026 | Entertainment | 0

The O’Banion Building at the Los Banos fairgrounds filled with anticipation as community members...

Westlands Water District responds to updated Central Valley project allocation

by The Westside Express | Apr 15, 2026 | Environment | 0

FRESNO, CA — Today, the Bureau of Reclamation announced an updated allocation increasing from 15 to 20 percent for Westlands Water District (District) and other south-of-Delta Central Valley Project irrigation water service...