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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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LatestAnd now it begins, send in the reindeers
Oh, I know, you still probably have Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge, but the race to Christmas is on, even if we are not ready. Now I do know people, wise people, that have been purchasing gifts all year. And on sale, no...
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...
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Y Service Club serves up annual Lamb Dinner
In keeping with a long-standing tradition, some say dating back to Henry Miller’s purchase...
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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
LatestDos Palos holiday kick off week
The Dos Palos community kicks off the holiday season on Dec. 5 with a parade at 6 p.m. A downtown tree lighting follows. Parade organizer Shelley Wright emphasizes that there are no entry fees or forms. All entries simply show...
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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...
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LBHS Seniors rush to meet college application deadlines
BY JOANNA MONOBEThe Westside Express As the month of November came to an end, high school seniors...
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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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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...
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,...
SEASON OF GIVING
California Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria held a drive-thru turkey giveaway on Nov. 16 at Pacheco...
LBHS Seniors rush to meet college application deadlines
BY JOANNA MONOBEThe Westside Express As the month of November came to an end, high school seniors...
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...
Shooting under investigation
Los Banos Police officers responded to Memorial Hospital in Los Banos on Oct. 30 at 11:44 p.m. after receiving information of a shooting victim receiving treatment. Officers met with a male juvenile suffering from at least one...
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...