StanCOG director on paid leave following scathing grand jury report
MODESTO — The Stanislaus Council of Governments’ policy board placed its executive director on...
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First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Stanislaus County
One week after the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in a pool of mosquitoes, the agency is now reporting the county has recorded it first resident testing positive for the virus....
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Los Banos officials share updates on new fire station and services center, seek input on old police building
On July 8 Los Banos Interim City Manager Gary Brizzee, Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Dorenbush and...
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Santa Nella deputies discover 134 cats, 28 dead, in U-Haul
More than 130 cats were found in a U-Haul either malnourished, emaciated or dead in a fast food...
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Quilt guild honors veterans and first responders
On the morning of July 8, the Los Banos Arts Council (LBAC) quilt guild held a ceremony at the Mel...
Read MoreLos Banos Planning Commission approves two major commercial projects
At the Los Banos Planning Commission’s meeting on July 9, a combined 12.5 acres of large commercial developments received multiple approvals, and a cottage food permit was approved.Chair Gregory Hicks led a quorum of...
Read More-Students at Merced College take summer classes to catch up, get ahead
BY AMAL MAROUFThe Westside Express Merced College’s Los Banos Campus is alive with activity this summer. From June 2 to July 24, students are enrolled in a variety of classes, including general education (GE), English as a...
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Illegal fireworks light up Los Banos for all the wrong reasons
The stats are in: the Fourth of July weekend and its lead-up kept emergency services quite busy,...
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Dos Palos School Board Meeting: Recognizing achievements, discussing retirement incentives and clearing up miscommunications
On May 15 the Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School Board (DPOLJU) came together to celebrate...
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Engines roar at 40th annual Truck and Tractor Pull
Gustine roared to life on July 3 as local drivers revved their engines and kicked up dust during...
Read MoreLos Banos teen charged with homicide in Keyes house party stabbing
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...
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Claudia Bautista: Dos Palos City Council’s newest addition
On May 15, the Dos Palos City Council voted on and elected Claudia Bautista to be the newest...
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