Los Banos public works director will be leaving city

Posted by Rich Matheson | Jun 9, 2025 | Government

Mayor Amabile addresses Merced College graduates

Posted by The Westside Express | Jun 9, 2025 | Education

Class of 2025 Honored in Los Banos, Merced commencement ceremonies

Posted by James Leonard | Jun 9, 2025 | Education

Merced County will close a third fire station, despite passage of Dos Palos...

Posted by Brianna Vaccari | Jun 9, 2025 | First Responders, Government

On to the championship

Posted by David Borboa | Jun 6, 2025 | Sports

LB Scouts turn 100

Posted by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Jun 5, 2025 | Community

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What Los Banos municipal staff wants city residents to know

by The Westside Express | Oct 11, 2023 | Government, News

Los Banos city staff members were asked by The Westside Express if they had a message or advice for the city’s residents. Several responded: “The residents need to be more involved in what happens with their government. … Folks...

Some are now comparing Los Banos to City of Bell & that’s not a compliment

by Mike Dunbar | Oct 4, 2023 | Government
Los Banos City Manager’s inexperience is an issue; so is needing a 5-0 vote to fire him

by Mike Dunbar | Oct 4, 2023 | Government, News
Los Banos: A city dealing with broken processes, procedures and promises

by Mike Dunbar | Oct 4, 2023 | Government, News
The big bee is a thief

by A. Rentner | Jun 9, 2025 | Wildlife Weekly
Los Banos public works director will be leaving city

by Rich Matheson | Jun 9, 2025 | Government

Whistle Stop Events

Whistle Stop 5-14-25

May 14, 2025 | Whistle Stop Events

May 14 6 p.m. Los Banos High School scholarship awards night at 1966 11 St. May 16 6 p.m. Little Shop of Horrors presented by Pacheco Drama at Pacheco High Theater, 200 Ward Rd. More info call (209) 827-4506. May 17 10 a.m....

The Library Corner

Library Corner 5-28-25

May 28, 2025 | The Library Corner

May-June Programs at the Los Banos Branch of the Merced County Library May 28 (Weds) Sensory Playgroup 10:30-11:30am May 28 (Weds) Conversation Circles 11:30-1:30pm May 28 (Weds) Drop-In Digital Help 5:00-6:30pm May 31 (Sat)...

Special Publications

Garlic Festival 2024

by The Westside Express | Aug 23, 2024 | Special Publications | 0

Spring Fair 2024

by The Westside Express | May 17, 2024 | Special Publications | 0
HS Football Preview 2023

by The Westside Express | Aug 22, 2023 | Special Publications | 0

Columnists

The big bee is a thief

by A. Rentner | Jun 9, 2025 | Wildlife Weekly

Philologists (those who study b’s) would go bonkers without the letter b: no more begat, begin, beguine or buckminsterfullerene. Melittologists (those who study bees) would be equally upset because there would be no bees (OK,...

How many days off for cubital tunnel surgery?

by Walker Wynkoop, MD | Jun 8, 2025 | WOW - Wynkoop's Ortho Wisdom
Reflections on The Westside Express’s Three-Year Anniversary

by John Spevak | Jun 4, 2025 | John Spevak
A hundred million miracles

by Diana J. Ingram | Jun 3, 2025 | Diana Ingram
My job depends on ag

by Janet Miller | Jun 1, 2025 | Janet Miller
Yes, there are 2 glaciers in the 209’s backyard in Yosemite National Park but they’re melting away

by Dennis Wyatt | May 31, 2025 | Dennis Wyatt, Environment
Underground meat-eaters mostly unseen

by A. Rentner | May 30, 2025 | Wildlife Weekly
Understanding the link between mental health and substance use

by Christina Martinez, LCSW | May 29, 2025 | Mental Health Matters
Why I have pope hope

by John Spevak | May 26, 2025 | John Spevak
To honor, to respect, to remember: Thoughts on Memorial Day

by Diana J. Ingram | May 26, 2025 | Diana Ingram
Moment of Remembrance

by Janet Miller | May 25, 2025 | Janet Miller
The Gospel requires strength

by The Westside Express | May 25, 2025 | The Pastor's Column

Obituaries

Melissa Kay Weaver

by The Westside Express | May 21, 2025 | Obituaries

Melissa Kay Weaver (49), a longtime resident of Dos Palos, passed away surrounded by friends and...

KRISTI CINTAS (NOCITO)

by Rich Matheson | May 8, 2025 | Obituaries
Edmund Joseph Slevin

by Rich Matheson | May 8, 2025 | Obituaries
Diane Adele Neves

by The Westside Express | Apr 30, 2025 | Obituaries
Gerald (Jerry) Avila

by The Westside Express | Apr 30, 2025 | Obituaries

Government

Los Banos public works director will be leaving city

by Rich Matheson | Jun 9, 2025 | Government

Sources inside city government have confirmed that Los Banos Public Works Director Chuck Bergson...

Merced County will close a third fire station, despite passage of Dos Palos sales tax

by Brianna Vaccari | Jun 9, 2025 | First Responders, Government
The One Tree solution

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Jun 2, 2025 | Community, Government
MILLION REASONS TO PLAY BALL

by Gene Lieb | Jun 1, 2025 | Government

News

Los Banos Parks and Recreation offers summer programs, events

by Joe Heim | May 24, 2022 | Community

Summer is quickly approaching and with it comes new and returning city recreation programs. The Los Banos Parks and Recreation Division hosts a summer full of opportunities for youth and families, including summer youth...

First LBUSD job shadow of classified staff a hit

by The Westside Express | Jun 16, 2022 | Community, Education
Los Banos residents weigh-in on city manager’s termination

by Malina Duran | Jul 9, 2022 | Government
New interim city manager Greg Wellman appreciates being back in Los Banos

by John Spevak | Jul 30, 2022 | Government

Opinion

Improve bicycle safety in Los Banos before it’s too late

by The Westside Express | Jun 5, 2025 | Opinion

By John FultonContributing Writer According to the California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 21200 a...

My newspaper internship and college experience

by Lena Magee | Jun 3, 2025 | Opinion
City council needs to adopt new ordinance on food trucks

by The Westside Express | May 25, 2025 | Letters to the Editor
Reader appreciates Wildlife Weekly, especially the article on magpies

by The Westside Express | Apr 22, 2025 | Letters to the Editor

Community

Woman accidentally injured at Los Banos homeless encampment

by The Westside Express | Jun 4, 2025 | First Responders, Law Enforcement

According to Los Banos Police Chief Ray Reyna, on May 15 at about 7:48 a.m., city personnel were...

New Jerry O’Banion Library dedicated in Dos Palos

by David Borboa | May 31, 2025 | Community
Los Banos Campus graduating moms inspiring others with their college journeys

by The Westside Express | May 29, 2025 | Community, Education
Sober Grad Night to be hosted at Los Banos Community Center

by Rich Matheson | May 27, 2025 | Community, Entertainment
Senior population growth in the San Joaquin Valley outpaces available specialists, care resources

by The Westside Express | May 25, 2025 | Community, Health
Dos Palos D.E.S. Association to host annual Festa

by Camryn Carpenter | May 24, 2025 | Community, Culture
TIMBER!!!

by Gene Lieb | May 23, 2025 | First Responders
San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery to hold Memorial Day ceremony

by The Westside Express | May 23, 2025 | Community
Head-on crash Sunday kills one driver

by Rich Matheson | May 22, 2025 | First Responders, Law Enforcement
DESTRUCTIVE DRIVE

by Gene Lieb | May 19, 2025 | First Responders

Business

Sutter Health breaks ground on new clinic in Los Banos

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Jun 3, 2025 | Business, Health

On May 9, ground was officially broken on the latest addition to Los Banos health care. Health...

Los Banos Downtown Association secures 10-year PBID renewal, gears up for a year of community-focused events

by The Westside Express | May 19, 2025 | Business
Joint Peninsula Clean Energy, Renewable America Dos Palos solar project comes online

by Rich Matheson | May 11, 2025 | Business
Camarena Health opens its doors

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Apr 28, 2025 | Business, Health
Peninsula Clean Energy unveils solar carports at Los Banos Community Center

by Christina Rocha | Apr 27, 2025 | Business, Community, Environment

Education

Mayor Amabile addresses Merced College graduates

by The Westside Express | Jun 9, 2025 | Education

Good evening, Merced College Class of 2025! What an absolute honor it is to stand before you...

Class of 2025 Honored in Los Banos, Merced commencement ceremonies

by James Leonard | Jun 9, 2025 | Education
Gustine FFA student wins big in rabbit competitions at Spring Fair

by Lena Magee | Jun 2, 2025 | Agriculture, Education
Los Banos school superintendent leaves for larger district

by The Westside Express | Jun 2, 2025 | Education
Los Banos Campus graduating moms inspiring others with their college journeys

by The Westside Express | May 29, 2025 | Community, Education
Merced College prepares for graduations in Los Banos and Merced, May 22-23

by James Leonard | May 27, 2025 | Education
LBHS hosts first-ever freshman club rush to welcome incoming students

by Joanna Monobe | May 25, 2025 | Education

Sports

Creekside Junior High hosts spring sports awards

by Michael Gill | Jun 7, 2025 | Sports

On May 22 Creekside Junior High school held its spring sports awards ceremony in the Cougar gym. Players in girls softball and boys baseball received their certificates of participation, and some of the outstanding players...