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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 2-26-25
Feb. 19 6 p.m. Los Banos City Council meeting, 520 J St., Los Banos. Feb. 23 11a.m. – 3 p.m. Charleston Parent-Teacher Club Enchilada Drive Thru Fundraiser. $10 for a pan of two beef enchiladas. Enter D.E.S. Hall on H...
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 3-5-25
March Programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch March is National Reading Month. Children (4-12) can participate in the Cover to Cover Reading Challenge. Teens and Adults can challenge themselves using our book...
Columnists
LatestCreativity apart from turfgrass
Hello Westside Gardeners! This article is a continuation from my last article, the many functions and drawbacks of turfgrass here in the Westside. Today, I would like to discuss practical solutions to create a garden with little...
Obituaries
LatestTammy Merriman (Orlando)
Tammy Merriman (Orlando), beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 3rd, 2025,...
Government
LatestLos Banos school board discusses budget in light of federal funding uncertainty
At its March 13 meeting, members of the Los Banos Unified School District Board spent a good portion of the meeting discussing the budget, present and future. All trustees were present, with Marlene Smith attending via phone...
News
PopularMobile home park residents to Los Banos City Council: Deal with the homeless issue
Residents and management of the Rancho Los Banos Mobile Home Park urged the Los Banos City Council...
Opinion
LatestThanks for the FFA support
Editor, I would like to express the biggest thank you to the residents of Los Banos and the neighboring towns! I have been amazed by all the support for the Future Farmers of America (FFA). My name is Jaci Bretz and I am one of...
Community
LatestCruz Berumen Flores named Secondary Co-Administrator of the Year by ACSA
Cruz Berumen Flores, learning director at Pacheco High School, has been recognized as the...
Business
LatestWestside Hiring and Resources Event planned
An important effort aimed at matching job seekers with employment leads, career development training and basic community services is the second annual Westside Hiring and Resource Event. The Westside Adult School Consortium is...
Education
LatestSenior Assassin game creates a friendly competition at LBHS
BY JOANNA MONOBEThe Westside Express A new game has started at Los Banos High School called Senior...
Sports
LatestBroncos drop extra inning game to Atwater
The Dos Palos Bronco varsity baseball squad played a close and entertaining game against the...
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Senior Assassin game creates a friendly competition at LBHS
BY JOANNA MONOBEThe Westside Express A new game has started at Los Banos High School called Senior...
Broncos drop extra inning game to Atwater
The Dos Palos Bronco varsity baseball squad played a close and entertaining game against the...
Cruz Berumen Flores named Secondary Co-Administrator of the Year by ACSA
Cruz Berumen Flores, learning director at Pacheco High School, has been recognized as the...
Senior Assassin game creates a friendly competition at LBHS
BY JOANNA MONOBEThe Westside Express A new game has started at Los Banos High School called Senior...
Los Banos school board discusses budget in light of federal funding uncertainty
At its March 13 meeting, members of the Los Banos Unified School District Board spent a good portion of the meeting discussing the budget, present and future. All trustees were present, with Marlene Smith attending via phone...
Sheriff’s Posse to participate in presential inaugural parade Jan. 20
The Merced County Sheriff’s Posse will be participating in the 47th Presidential Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20, according to a press release from Sheriff Vern Warnke. The 47th Inauguration will mark the fourth time the...
Tammy Merriman (Orlando)
Tammy Merriman (Orlando), beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 3rd, 2025,...