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Firebaugh students expanding learning through special summer program
In a few weeks, the Firebaugh/Las Deltas Unified School District will wrap up an enrichment...
Whistle Stop Events
LatestWhistle Stop 7-7-25
June 27 6 to 9 p.m. Los Banos Downtown Association Certified Farmers Market at the Henry Miller Plaza, 600 H St., Los Banos. June 28 6 to 10 p.m. Fourth of July Celebration at Henry Miller Plaza, 600 H St., Los Banos. Food...
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 5-28-25
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)...
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LatestReader’s respond to columnist’s thoughts on drug stores, graduations, REAL ID
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from readers of column, so today we’ll read some of their responses to this columnist’s musings. Today’s responses come from individuals who read my columns online. The most frequent and...
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CHARLENE FLEENER Â Â Â
Charlene Fleener 95, of Los Banos, passed away on June 8, 2025. She was a loving and caring, wife...
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Los Banos council approves 2025-26 budget, identifies roads to be repaired
At its June 18 meeting, the Los Banos City Council approved the city’s 2025-2026 budget. The...
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PopularPacheco’s senior events: an exhilarating conclusion
By SIENNA GRANILLOThe Westside Express For many, May represents the end of the school year. With a busy calendar for Pacheco High students, the excitement among the graduating class is clear. While school may be near its end,...
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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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Parks & Rec Commission reviews pickleball guidelines, views court construction
At a special meeting of the Los Banos Parks and Recreation meeting May 13, Joe Heim, Parks and...
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Dos Palos Y Auction Yard celebrating Diamond Jubilee
Back in the 1940s and 1950s, the Dos Palos Y, located near Highway 152 outside of the city of Dos...
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Firebaugh students expanding learning through special summer program
In a few weeks, the Firebaugh/Las Deltas Unified School District will wrap up an enrichment...
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Top senior football players meet for annual Merced County Lions All-Star Game
On June 14 at Golden Valley High School, the top senior football players from across Merced County...
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Firebaugh students expanding learning through special summer program
In a few weeks, the Firebaugh/Las Deltas Unified School District will wrap up an enrichment...
Top senior football players meet for annual Merced County Lions All-Star Game
On June 14 at Golden Valley High School, the top senior football players from across Merced County...
Dos Palos Fire Station 75 to remain open for at least 18 months
Westside residents upset about Merced County’s planned closure of a fire station near Dos Palos...
Firebaugh students expanding learning through special summer program
In a few weeks, the Firebaugh/Las Deltas Unified School District will wrap up an enrichment...
Los Banos council approves 2025-26 budget, identifies roads to be repaired
At its June 18 meeting, the Los Banos City Council approved the city’s 2025-2026 budget. The...
Gilroy woman arrested in Los Banos carjacking and kidnapping incident
A Gilroy woman was arrested for allegedly carjacking and kidnapping a motorist, according to the Los Banos Police Department. On May 31 at approximately 7:14 p.m., Los Banos police officers were dispatched to the Rite Aid...
CHARLENE FLEENER Â Â Â
Charlene Fleener 95, of Los Banos, passed away on June 8, 2025. She was a loving and caring, wife...