The Westside Express will celebrate its fourth anniversary this month of a successful hometown newspaper covering Los Banos, Dos Palos, Firebaugh and Santa Nella. Our first issue was published on May 25, 2022. Reaching this...
Read MoreDear Editor, Los Banos Mayor Mike Amabile’s State of the City on April 14 was not only well attended, but also very inclusive by having department managers and councilmembers participate in the presentation. Amabile...
Read MoreDear Editor, This is a letter to the people. What I’ve been doing at the camp for those who have no home is basically quality-of-life improvement, which includes making their voices heard, getting them fresh water, decent food...
Read MoreDear Editor, Every week dedicated volunteers from St. Joseph Catholic Church here in Los Banos selflessly staff our St. Theresa of Calcutta Food Pantry. They collect, organize, and distribute over 250 grocery bags of essential...
Read MoreDear Editor, My name is Emily Sanchez. I am 18, and I am currently doing my general education at the Merced College Los Banos Campus. I hope to find the direction I want to go for my future and apply to universities after my...
Read MoreWhether 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...
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My name is Sidney Silveira. I’m a senior at Los Banos High, and I’m happy to become a part of The...
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Hello, Westside Express! My name is Krystle Falasco. I’m a senior at Los Banos High School. I...
Read MoreAfter a somewhat brutal local election season in 2024, Los Banos finds itself with yet another city council seat that wasn’t won through a merit-based campaign. Instead, the District 1 seat was secured through defamation,...
Read MoreDear Fellow Citizens of Los Banos, My name is Kalid Sanchez, though many of you know me as Virry. I have been a part of the Los Banos community for the past five years, and I am proud to call it my long-term home. I am a...
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By John FultonContributing Writer According to the California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 21200 a...
Read MoreAs 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...
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