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LatestOLF School prepares for new year with new staff, new theme
As we prepare for a new school year at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Los Banos, we are excited to welcome some familiar faces in new roles and celebrate the theme that will guide us throughout the year: “Come,...
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LatestWhistle Stop 8-16-25
August 14 7 p.m. Los Banos Unified School District board meeting at 520 J St., Los Banos August 16 10 a.m. to noon Picture the Past walking tour beginning at the Henry Miller Plaza. August 17 Noon to 2:30 p.m. Chicken and...
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 8-13-25
Aug. Programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch Aug. 13: Sensory Playgroup 10:30-11:30 am Aug. 13: Friendship Bracelet Making Ages 5-12 2:00-4:00pm Aug. 14: Tiny Tales StoryTime & Craft 10:30am Aug. 15: Bilingual...
Columnists
LatestArg, I am August
OK, let’s get the “Oh, it’s just August” jokes out of the way. Do you think I chose this month to be named after me? That was done eons ago. I was named after a famous Roman, you know. Still, I’m here and I’m hot, so deal...
Obituaries
LatestIN LOVING MEMORY OF LESLIE JEANNE BENNETT (PIERINI)
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Leslie Jeanne Bennett (Pierini),...
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LatestValley Medicaid recipients, providers face ‘worst case scenario’ with One Big Beautiful Bill passage
By MARIJKE ROWLAND CV Journalism Collaborative San Joaquin Valley residents who rely on Medicaid –...
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PopularFinal touches for Firebaugh’s college center
It’s the final countdown. Construction workers are putting on final touches and employees are...
Opinion
LatestImprove 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
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,...
Business
LatestExchange contractors invest in local communities
The Exchange Contractors have worked closely with local cities and organizations for generations...
Education
LatestOLF School prepares for new year with new staff, new theme
As we prepare for a new school year at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Los Banos, we are excited to welcome some familiar faces in new roles and celebrate the theme that will guide us throughout the year: “Come,...
Sports
LatestLos 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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OLF School prepares for new year with new staff, new theme
As we prepare for a new school year at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Los Banos, we are excited to welcome some familiar faces in new roles and celebrate the theme that will guide us throughout the year: “Come,...
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...
Los Banos man killed in excavator accident at Fresno County quarry
A Los Banos man has been identified as the person killed in an excavator accident at a Fresno...
OLF School prepares for new year with new staff, new theme
As we prepare for a new school year at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Los Banos, we are excited to welcome some familiar faces in new roles and celebrate the theme that will guide us throughout the year: “Come,...
Valley Medicaid recipients, providers face ‘worst case scenario’ with One Big Beautiful Bill passage
By MARIJKE ROWLAND CV Journalism Collaborative San Joaquin Valley residents who rely on Medicaid –...
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),...