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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
LatestLibrary Corner 4-2-25
April 2 6 p.m. Los Banos City Council meeting, 520 J St., Los Banos April 5 10 a.m. Los Banos Tiger Trap Team First Sandy Wakeling Memorial Competition and Dinner. Tickets $60. Email losbanosttt@gmail. com for more details. 10...
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 4-9-25
The Library Corner April Programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch April 9: Sensory Play Group 10:30-11:30 am April 9: Conversation Circles 11:30-1:00pm April 9: Common Read Discussion 5:30-7:30pm April 10:...
Columnists
LatestWoody’s not the only woodpecker
Animals are often named after some physical characteristic they may have such as the black bear or the white-tailed deer or the duck-billed platypus. They may also derive their name from a sound they make such as the screech owl...
Obituaries
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Tammy Merriman (Orlando)
Tammy Merriman (Orlando), beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 3rd, 2025,...
Government
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More than half of San Joaquin Valley residents could face ‘devastating’ cuts to health coverage
BY MARIJKE ROWLANDCV Journalism Collaborative More than half of the San Joaquin Valley’s...
News
PopularSpring prom music triggers debate at Los Banos High
Prom is one of the most memorable nights of a student’s high school career. One of the most important factors that make prom so special is the music. Every year, the Junior class officers take the time to plan prom; but this...
Opinion
LatestThe Price of Privatization: Don’t Close the Book on Merced County’s Libraries
BY DR. SUSAN WALSHContributing Writer Merced County residents were recently met with troubling news: the potential privatization, and possible closure of our public libraries. This move threatens not only access to books and...
Community
LatestLBPD officers graduate from Fresno City College Police Academy
Seven new officers of the Los Banos Police Department graduated from the Fresno City College Police Academy on March 28. They are the largest group from Los Banos to go through the academy. Melden said the average group size is...
Business
LatestSay ‘hola’ to Los Banos’ first El Pollo Loco
BY LENA MAGEEThe Westside Express The first Los Banos El Pollo Loco held its ribbon-cutting on April 4. The restaurant, located on the corner of Mercey Springs Road and Pacheco Boulevard, opened on March 1 and has seen steady...
Education
LatestMerced College Brings ‘In the Heights’ to the stage, celebrating Latin heritage
Merced College Performing Arts is thrilled to present “In the Heights,” the Broadway hit by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes. The production opened April 4 and will run through April 13, at the Merced College Theater....
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Tigers boys tennis swings into 1st place
With just two league matches remaining in the 2025 Central California Conference (CCC) league...
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LBPD officers graduate from Fresno City College Police Academy
Seven new officers of the Los Banos Police Department graduated from the Fresno City College Police Academy on March 28. They are the largest group from Los Banos to go through the academy. Melden said the average group size is...
Tigers boys tennis swings into 1st place
With just two league matches remaining in the 2025 Central California Conference (CCC) league...
LBPD officers graduate from Fresno City College Police Academy
Seven new officers of the Los Banos Police Department graduated from the Fresno City College Police Academy on March 28. They are the largest group from Los Banos to go through the academy. Melden said the average group size is...
Merced College Brings ‘In the Heights’ to the stage, celebrating Latin heritage
Merced College Performing Arts is thrilled to present “In the Heights,” the Broadway hit by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes. The production opened April 4 and will run through April 13, at the Merced College Theater....
More than half of San Joaquin Valley residents could face ‘devastating’ cuts to health coverage
BY MARIJKE ROWLANDCV Journalism Collaborative More than half of the San Joaquin Valley’s...
Man surrenders after six-hour standoff with police
A Los Banos man surrendered to authorities last Friday after a six-hour standoff at a mobile home...
Tammy Merriman (Orlando)
Tammy Merriman (Orlando), beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 3rd, 2025,...