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BY PASTOR SUSAN YOUNGContributing Writer I remember the date: July 25, 2012. We had been financially supporting Alpha Pregnancy Help Center in Merced and hosting baby showers for their baby closet. The director at the time,...
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LatestWhistle Stop 8-6-25
August 6 6 p.m. Los Banos City Council meeting at 520 J St., Los Banos. August 8 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Dos Palos High School Round-Up in school cafeteria. Freshman 10 a.m.; Sophomores 11 a.m.; Juniors noon and Seniors 1 p.m. August 9...
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 8-6-25
August Programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch Aug. 6: Sensory Playgroup 10:30-11:30pm Aug. 6: Family Game Night 5:00pm-7:00pm Aug. 7: Animal StoryTime with Candace 10:30am Aug. 8: Bilingual StoryTime & Craft...
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LatestAlpha Pregnancy Help Center
BY PASTOR SUSAN YOUNGContributing Writer I remember the date: July 25, 2012. We had been financially supporting Alpha Pregnancy Help Center in Merced and hosting baby showers for their baby closet. The director at the time,...
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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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LatestOfficials admit ‘egg on their faces’ as expense scandal grows.
By GARTH STAPLEYCV Journalism Collaborative (Editor’s note: The Westside Express doesn’t normally include stories from outside Merced County. But this article serves as a lesson for all counties and communities, including those...
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TEAM RAISES $182,438
Two Los Banos High School students, Kylie Hurd and Makenna Silveira, were recognized at the...
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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...
Community
LatestHow culture connects us at Merced College
At Merced College, students come from many different backgrounds, cultures and life experiences. From international students to first-generation college students, the campus is full of unique voices and stories. This cultural...
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Exchange contractors invest in local communities
The Exchange Contractors have worked closely with local cities and organizations for generations...
Education
LatestProtect and Prevent: Back-to-school safety tips for families
As students across the Valley return to school, families are encouraged to take a few extra steps to ensure a safe and smooth start to the academic year. Whether children walk, bike, ride the bus, or get dropped off by car,...
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Los Banos Little League 12U All-Stars claim District 73 title
On Saturday night July 5, the Los Banos Little League 12-and-under All-Star team came back...
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Stolen truck crashes into motel
Solo vehicle pursuit ends with vehicle crashing into a Los Banos motel on Pacheco Boulevard....
Los Banos Little League 12U All-Stars claim District 73 title
On Saturday night July 5, the Los Banos Little League 12-and-under All-Star team came back...
Stolen truck crashes into motel
Solo vehicle pursuit ends with vehicle crashing into a Los Banos motel on Pacheco Boulevard....
Protect and Prevent: Back-to-school safety tips for families
As students across the Valley return to school, families are encouraged to take a few extra steps to ensure a safe and smooth start to the academic year. Whether children walk, bike, ride the bus, or get dropped off by car,...
Officials admit ‘egg on their faces’ as expense scandal grows.
By GARTH STAPLEYCV Journalism Collaborative (Editor’s note: The Westside Express doesn’t normally include stories from outside Merced County. But this article serves as a lesson for all counties and communities, including those...
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),...