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LatestWhat Los Banos municipal staff wants city residents to know
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...
Whistle Stop Events
LatestWhistle Stop 12-18-24
To have your non-profit event listed in Whistle Stop, send the date, time, location, and type of event by email to events@thewestsideexpress.com at least two weeks before the event. Please, no PDFs or photos. Today...
The Library Corner
LatestThe Library Corner
November Programs at the Los Banos Branch of the Merced County Library Wednesdays – Sensory Playgroup at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays – Drop-in Digital Help at 5 p.m. Thursdays – Tiny Tales StoryTime at 10:30 a.m....
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LatestA bookstore book and a legendary Los Banos bookstore owner
There is only one place I enjoy visiting more than a library, and that’s a bookstore. It’s all part of my enjoyment of reading, something I hope all my grandchildren and great grandchildren develop, if they haven’t already. One...
Obituaries
LatestSansoni services to be held Friday, Sept. 13, in Los Banos
Services for Aldo Sansoni, longtime farmer, supporter of agriculture and active Los Banos community member, will be held Friday, Sept. 13. A Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial for Sansoni, who passed away Aug. 23, will be...
Government
LatestDos Palos to hold election for public safety tax measure
With the failure of Merced County Measure R to receive a two-thirds vote, Dos Palos is working on a new plan for fire safety. Officials with the City of Dos Palos recently notified county officials that they intend to hold a...
News
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
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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...
Community
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SEASON OF GIVING
California Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria held a drive-thru turkey giveaway on Nov. 16 at Pacheco...
Business
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Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner declines – remains higher than pre-pandemic levels
Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for your friends and family will cost less than last year but will...
Education
LatestMy college experience at the Los Banos Campus
I graduated from Merced High School in June 2024 and decided I would attend Merced College to earn my associate’s degree. This semester, fall 2024, was my first year attending Merced College at the Los Banos Campus, and I would...
Sports
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Tiger girls defeat Livingston, 37-34
The Los Banos Tiger girls varsity basketball team improved to 3-0 in the early season on Nov. 26,...
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My college experience at the Los Banos Campus
I graduated from Merced High School in June 2024 and decided I would attend Merced College to earn my associate’s degree. This semester, fall 2024, was my first year attending Merced College at the Los Banos Campus, and I would...
Tiger girls defeat Livingston, 37-34
The Los Banos Tiger girls varsity basketball team improved to 3-0 in the early season on Nov. 26,...
The jewelry store that can’t be kept down
Just before the start of the holiday season, Sixth Street businesses were flustered as Pearson’s...
My college experience at the Los Banos Campus
I graduated from Merced High School in June 2024 and decided I would attend Merced College to earn my associate’s degree. This semester, fall 2024, was my first year attending Merced College at the Los Banos Campus, and I would...
Dos Palos to hold election for public safety tax measure
With the failure of Merced County Measure R to receive a two-thirds vote, Dos Palos is working on a new plan for fire safety. Officials with the City of Dos Palos recently notified county officials that they intend to hold a...
The jewelry store that can’t be kept down
Just before the start of the holiday season, Sixth Street businesses were flustered as Pearson’s...
Sansoni services to be held Friday, Sept. 13, in Los Banos
Services for Aldo Sansoni, longtime farmer, supporter of agriculture and active Los Banos community member, will be held Friday, Sept. 13. A Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial for Sansoni, who passed away Aug. 23, will be...