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Canal Trail Improvement Project begins in Los Banos

by Amal Marouf | Jun 4, 2026 | Environment, Government | 0

For many Los Banos residents, the canal trail is more than just a walking path. It is a place to...

SENIOR WALK 2026

by Gene Lieb | Jun 4, 2026 | Education | 0

On Monday and Tuesday about 300 students from Los Banos, Pacheco and Crossroads boarded busses...

Facilities projects wrap up as Los Banos School Board honors 13 retirees

by Javier Powell | May 22, 2026 | Education | 0

The Los Banos School Board heard reports on facilities, approved a bid, received reports on community schools and recognized 13 new retirees from the district at their May 14 meeting.According to Facilities and Special Projects...

Cash-strapped Dos Palos misspent $2.2 million in transportation tax money. How will the city repay it?

by Brianna Vaccari | May 21, 2026 | Government | 0

The city of Dos Palos in Merced County is planning to sell off city land and will consider raising...

Cash-strapped Dos Palos misspent $2.2million in transportation tax money. How will the city repay it?

by Brianna Vaccari | May 16, 2026 | Government | 0

The city of Dos Palos in Merced County is planning to sell off city land and will consider raising...

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...