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LatestKalid Sanchez hopes to do more for LB community
Dear 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...
Whistle Stop Events
LatestWhistle Stop 8-16-25
August 14 7 p.m. Los Banos Unified School District board meeting at 520 J St., Los Banos August 16 10 a.m. to noon Picture the Past walking tour beginning at the Henry Miller Plaza. August 17 Noon to 2:30 p.m. Chicken and...
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 8-13-25
Aug. Programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch Aug. 13: Sensory Playgroup 10:30-11:30 am Aug. 13: Friendship Bracelet Making Ages 5-12 2:00-4:00pm Aug. 14: Tiny Tales StoryTime & Craft 10:30am Aug. 15: Bilingual...
Columnists
LatestPlease, no war on college education, and consider Westside campuses
It seems these days that there is a war on education, especially on college education. One national commentator wrote that college is an “overpriced scam.” Another stated that “many college degrees are useless.” I could cite...
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF LESLIE JEANNE BENNETT (PIERINI)
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Leslie Jeanne Bennett (Pierini),...
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LB council renews childcare center lease, awards lift station contract
The Los Banos City Council, at its Aug. 6 meeting, extended a popular childcare center’s lease for...
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PopularLos Banos Unified Schools going to earlier start times
Los Banos Unified School District has been working towards the implementation of Senate Bill 328 which goes into effect in the 2022-2023 school year. Under this new law, California’s middle schools can start required...
Opinion
LatestKalid Sanchez hopes to do more for LB community
Dear 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...
Community
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Stolen truck crashes into motel
Solo vehicle pursuit ends with vehicle crashing into a Los Banos motel on Pacheco Boulevard....
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Exchange contractors invest in local communities
The Exchange Contractors have worked closely with local cities and organizations for generations...
Education
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New Los Banos school interim superintendent to ensure smooth transition
The Los Banos Unified School District has begun the search for a new superintendent, following the...
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Are you ready for some football, Pacheco and Los Banos High style?
With scrimmage games set for this Friday, Aug. 15, the Pacheco Panthers (Dos Palos scrimmage) and...
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New Los Banos school interim superintendent to ensure smooth transition
The Los Banos Unified School District has begun the search for a new superintendent, following the...
Are you ready for some football, Pacheco and Los Banos High style?
With scrimmage games set for this Friday, Aug. 15, the Pacheco Panthers (Dos Palos scrimmage) and...
Los Banos man killed in excavator accident at Fresno County quarry
A Los Banos man has been identified as the person killed in an excavator accident at a Fresno...
New Los Banos school interim superintendent to ensure smooth transition
The Los Banos Unified School District has begun the search for a new superintendent, following the...
LB council renews childcare center lease, awards lift station contract
The Los Banos City Council, at its Aug. 6 meeting, extended a popular childcare center’s lease for...
Stolen truck crashes into motel
Solo vehicle pursuit ends with vehicle crashing into a Los Banos motel on Pacheco Boulevard....
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LESLIE JEANNE BENNETT (PIERINI)
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Leslie Jeanne Bennett (Pierini),...