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Engines roar at 40th annual Truck and Tractor Pull

by The Westside Express | Jul 16, 2025 | Agriculture, Entertainment | 0

Gustine roared to life on July 3 as local drivers revved their engines and kicked up dust during...

Los Banos teen charged with homicide in Keyes house party stabbing

by Corey Pride | Jul 14, 2025 | Law Enforcement | 0

A Los Banos teen is being accused of killing someone at a house party in a neighboring county last month, according to the Stanislaus Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Erich Layton said on June 20 at 10:42 p.m., deputies responded to...

Claudia Bautista: Dos Palos City Council’s newest addition

by MARIANA BENITEZ ARREOLA | Jul 14, 2025 | Government | 0

On May 15, the Dos Palos City Council voted on and elected Claudia Bautista to be the newest...

Merced native takes over as DP’s ‘Top Cop’

by Rich Matheson | Jul 13, 2025 | Law Enforcement | 0

For its next police chief, the city of Dos Palos has called upon a Merced native and veteran law...

Five illegal firearms seized, two arrested in multi-agency operation

by Corey Pride | Jul 12, 2025 | Law Enforcement | 0

Two Los Banos residents were taken into custody for gun violations during a multi-agency...

Supervisors approve added habitat work for Hills Ferry Road Bridge project

by Sabra Stafford | Jul 11, 2025 | Government | 0

As construction progresses on the long-awaited replacement of the Hills Ferry Road Bridge, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors has approved additional funding to support federally mandated habitat maintenance tied to the...

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Celebration: Join us in celebrating our 92nd Anniversary

by The Westside Express | Jul 11, 2025 | Community | 0

BY MARIA PUGLIESEContributing Writer The Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is extending a warm...

DP City Council approves refuse rate increase

by MARIANA BENITEZ ARREOLA | Jul 11, 2025 | Government | 0

After many months of discussion, the Dos Palos City Council met on May 20 and unanimously adopted...

Los Banos to celebrate grand opening of Sunrise Ranch Park

by Joe Heim | Jul 11, 2025 | Entertainment | 0

Los Banos Parks and Recreation Director The city of Los Banos is thrilled to invite the community...

Three suspects arrested following police seizure of 20,000 pounds of illegal fireworks

by Corey Pride | Jul 11, 2025 | Law Enforcement | 0

Three suspects were taken into custody June 26 in connection with a seizure of $260,000 worth of illegal fireworks, according to the Los Banos Police Department. Detectives served several search warrants and arrested three adult...