Improve bicycle safety in Los Banos before it’s too late
By John FultonContributing Writer According to the California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 21200 a...
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Category: Opinion
My newspaper internship and college experience
As I write this, I am a week away from graduating from California State University, Stanislaus and concluding my internship with the Westside Express. When this goes to print, perhaps even as you read this, I will have made my...
Read MoreCity council needs to adopt new ordinance on food trucks
Dear Editor, In Atwater, the Castle Air Force Base set up the Tarmac to accommodate 15 taco trucks, providing tables, chairs, etc. The variety is extensive from serving pizza, pasta, tacos, corn and specialties like different...
Read MoreReader appreciates Wildlife Weekly, especially the article on magpies
Dear Editor, Please pass this on to A. Rentner. Thank you, Mr. Rentner, for your insights on the yellow-billed magpie in your Wildlife Weekly of April 2. Their distinctive, un-shy caw-call unmistakably differentiates them from...
Read MoreThe Price of Privatization: Don’t Close the Book on Merced County’s Libraries
BY DR. SUSAN WALSHContributing Writer Merced County residents were recently met with troubling news: the potential privatization, and possible closure of our public libraries. This move threatens not only access to books and...
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New Dos Palos reporter, a UC Santa Barbara grad, believes in local journalism
BY MARIANA BENITEZ ARREOLAThe Westside Express Hello, Westside Express readers! My name is Mariana...
Read MoreReader expresses concern about potential major changes to local public libraries
Dear Editor, It’s my understanding that the Board of Supervisors is considering making major changes to Merced County libraries due to fiscal restraints in the upcoming budget. The talk is that the supervisors are...
Read MoreThanks for the FFA support
Editor, I would like to express the biggest thank you to the residents of Los Banos and the neighboring towns! I have been amazed by all the support for the Future Farmers of America (FFA). My name is Jaci Bretz and I am one of...
Read MoreKiwanis thanks Los Banos community for helping serve more than 1,000 dinners
Dear Editor, The Kiwanis Club of Los Banos takes this opportunity to thank all of the organizations and individuals who made our Christmas Eve 2024 dinner possible. With your help our 41st annual dinner reached over 1,000...
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EDITORIAL: New council must deal with Pinheiro
This editorial expresses the opinion of The Westside Express editorial board. The longer Los Banos...
Read MoreReader hopes Nov. 5 election will bring needed change for Los Banos
After 23 years of living in Los Banos, I’ve learned the electorate can make very savvy decisions about our schools and city. I’m confident the Three Amigos, Mayor Paul Llanez and councilmembers Brett Jones, and...
Read MoreOur city is mired in too many ugly secrets
BY KATHY BALLARDLos Banos Resident Back in 2021, Brett Jones wanted his buddy Josh Pinheiro to be hired as Los Banos city manager. It didn’t matter that he had no experience in government. Or that he had little experience...
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