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Dos Palos High students attend student leadership training

by Jessica Soares | Oct 11, 2025 | Education | 0

Dos Palos High School proudly took 10 aspiring young entrepreneurs to the Merced County Office of...

‘Giving Back Starts at Home’ to help three Los Banos nonprofit organizations

by John Spevak | Oct 10, 2025 | Community, First Responders, Fundraisers/Donations, John Spevak | 0

For the seventh year in a row, Anderson Homes is will be doing its “Giving Back Starts at Home” promotion in Los Banos. Individuals who purchase an Anderson Home between October 1 and December 10 can choose one of three...

Los Banos Fire Department gains new brush fire vehicle

by Corey Pride | Oct 10, 2025 | First Responders | 0

The Los Banos Fire Department has added another vehicle to its fleet in an effort to more...

City council candidate takes issue with how campaign was run

by Mike Dunbar | Oct 9, 2025 | Government | 0

LOS BANOS – With Mitzy Perez being sworn in on Oct. 1, the Los Banos city council reached full...

Helping hands: A high schooler senior’s bond with a senior neighbor

by The Westside Express | Oct 2, 2025 | Community | 0

BY ISAMARY MORALESThe Westside Express (Editor’s note: Last week, The Westside Express published a story on Dos Palos High senior Ricardo Rivas. This week, we present another angle on that story — about an elderly...

Los Banos unveils new animal shelter

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Oct 1, 2025 | Community, Government | 0

The Los Banos Animal Shelter had its grand opening earlier this month, and on Sept. 9, the public...

Los Banos FFA honors veterans at Honor Flight event

by Addison Melden | Sep 30, 2025 | Agriculture, Education | 0

The Los Banos Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter members attended the recent Honor Flight...

More than just a history teacher: Professor McNally’s timeless impact

by Amal Marouf | Sep 30, 2025 | Education | 0

Walk into Professor Timothy McNally’s classroom and you won’t just find students...

Protect & Prevent: Stay safe while buying and selling online

by The Westside Express | Sep 29, 2025 | Editorial, Law Enforcement | 0

Whether you’re offloading a vintage dresser or hunting for a deal on a used bike, online marketplaces have made local buying and selling easier than ever. But convenience shouldn’t come at the cost of safety. Here’s...

Los Banos FFA donates vitamins to children in Guatemala

by The Westside Express | Sep 29, 2025 | Agriculture, Fundraisers/Donations | 0

BY ADDISON MELDENLos Banos FFA Student The Los Banos Future Farmers of American (FFA) Chapter held...

DP Elementary School faculty advocate for new English learning curriculum

by MARIANA BENITEZ ARREOLA | Sep 27, 2025 | Education | 0

Although there were many conversations across the school district surrounding a writing curriculum set to support English Learning Development (ELD) and English Language Arts (ELA) standards, the ball never started rolling—until...