Los Banos celebrates 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. March

Posted by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Jan 19, 2026 | Community

Los Banos native named duck calling champion

Posted by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Jan 16, 2026 | Community

Sanders leaving California, resigns from Los Banos city council

Posted by Mike Dunbar | Jan 6, 2026 | Government

Pacheco girls soccer tie against Los Banos,collect toys for Christmas

Posted by The Westside Express | Jan 6, 2026 | Fundraisers/Donations, Sports

Firebaugh wrestlers heading to Caruthers for the Olson Bash

Posted by David Borboa | Jan 5, 2026 | Sports

Son arrested in killing of 80-year-old Dos Palos man

Posted by Corey Pride | Jan 5, 2026 | Law Enforcement

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PATRICIA ANN MIZE

by The Westside Express | Jan 21, 2026 | Obituaries

Patricia Ann (Lester) Mize was born January 22, 1947, and passed away at home on December 7, 2025....

Los Banos celebrates 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. March

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Jan 19, 2026 | Community
Los Banos native named duck calling champion

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Jan 16, 2026 | Community
Tuesday Review 3-2025

by The Westside Express | Jan 6, 2026 | Special Publications
Tuesday Review 7-2025

by The Westside Express | Jan 6, 2026 | Special Publications
Sanders leaving California, resigns from Los Banos city council

by Mike Dunbar | Jan 6, 2026 | Government

Whistle Stop Events

December 1 5:30 p.m. Firebaugh City Council meeting at Andrew Firebaugh Community Center, 1655 13th St., Firebaugh. December 3 6 p.m. Dos Palos Planning Commission meeting at 1554 Golden Gate Ave., Dos Palos. 6 p.m. Los Banos...

Government

Sanders leaving California, resigns from Los Banos city council

by Mike Dunbar | Jan 6, 2026 | Government

Evan Sanders, who was appointed to fill the vacated District 2 seat on the Los Banos city council...

Dos Palos City Council updates voting threshold so city manager can retire

by MARIANA BENITEZ ARREOLA | Jan 3, 2026 | Government
Rep. Gray introduces legislation to expand California water infrastructure

by The Westside Express | Dec 30, 2025 | Government
LB commission approves maps for two tracts, with a total of 126 homes

by Javier Powell | Dec 18, 2025 | Community, Government

The Library Corner

Library Corner 12-17-25

Dec 24, 2025 | The Library Corner

December Programs at the Los Banos Branch of the Merced County Library Dec. 17: Sensory Playgroup 10:30-11:30pm Dec. 17: Family Coloring 5:00-7:00pm Dec. 18: TinyTales StoryTime 10:30am Dec. 19: Spanish Bilingual StoryTime...

Special Publications

Tuesday Review 3-2025

by The Westside Express | Jan 6, 2026 | Special Publications | 0

Tuesday Review 7-2025

by The Westside Express | Jan 6, 2026 | Special Publications | 0
Life in Los Banos 2025

by The Westside Express | Jul 22, 2025 | Special Publications | 0

Education

Christmas with the Elks

by Rich Matheson | Jan 2, 2026 | Community, Education

In mid-December, the Los Banos Elks Lodge No. 2510, with the support of an Elks National...

LB school board approves agreement with classified staff, hears report on new boundaries

by Javier Powell | Dec 19, 2025 | Education
Thanksgiving break gives DPHS students time to rest, reflect and reconnect

by Isamary Morales | Dec 8, 2025 | Education
MCOE, SCOE launch grant program to support home-based childcare providers

by The Westside Express | Dec 6, 2025 | Community, Education
Los Banos FFA hosts another successful Greenhand & chapter awards banquet

by The Westside Express | Dec 2, 2025 | Agriculture, Education
The Honors pathway at Merced College

by Amal Marouf | Nov 27, 2025 | Education
The Honors pathway at Merced College

by Amal Marouf | Nov 25, 2025 | Education

Columnists

Looking for a last-minute gift? Give a (printed) book

by John Spevak | Dec 24, 2025 | John Spevak

With Christmas approaching like a speeding train, time is running out to get Christmas gifts for family and friends. My suggestion: give them a book. And while I’m at it, let me also suggest this. Give a printed book, what I...

The present of the present

by Diana J. Ingram | Dec 23, 2025 | Diana Ingram
The December solstice

by Janet Miller | Dec 21, 2025 | Janet Miller
Anticipation in the season of Advent

by The Westside Express | Dec 21, 2025 | The Pastor's Column
How self talk shapes mental health

by Christina Martinez, LCSW | Dec 19, 2025 | Mental Health Matters
West Coast Vietnam Veterans Memorial

by Janet Miller | Dec 12, 2025 | Janet Miller
Traditions: When they nourish us—and when they don’t

by Christina Martinez, LCSW | Dec 7, 2025 | Mental Health Matters
No family plan for these frequent fliers

by A. Rentner | Dec 3, 2025 | Wildlife Weekly
Over the river and through the traffic

by Diana J. Ingram | Dec 1, 2025 | Diana Ingram
To God be the glory

by The Westside Express | Nov 30, 2025 | The Pastor's Column
Songs of Thanksgiving

by Janet Miller | Nov 27, 2025 | Janet Miller
This Thanksgiving, reflect on gratitude

by John Spevak | Nov 27, 2025 | John Spevak

Obituaries

PATRICIA ANN MIZE

by The Westside Express | Jan 21, 2026 | Obituaries

Patricia Ann (Lester) Mize was born January 22, 1947, and passed away at home on December 7, 2025....

EUGENE FLOYD GREEN

by The Westside Express | Jan 5, 2026 | Obituaries
Dr. John Mevi

by The Westside Express | Jan 5, 2026 | Obituaries
ROBERT MICHAEL PFITZER

by The Westside Express | Jan 5, 2026 | Obituaries
JOAN MARIE SPEVAK

by The Westside Express | Dec 22, 2025 | Obituaries

News

Los Banos Parks and Recreation offers summer programs, events

by Joe Heim | May 24, 2022 | Community

Summer is quickly approaching and with it comes new and returning city recreation programs. The Los Banos Parks and Recreation Division hosts a summer full of opportunities for youth and families, including summer youth...

First LBUSD job shadow of classified staff a hit

by The Westside Express | Jun 16, 2022 | Community, Education
Los Banos residents weigh-in on city manager’s termination

by Malina Duran | Jul 9, 2022 | Government
New interim city manager Greg Wellman appreciates being back in Los Banos

by John Spevak | Jul 30, 2022 | Government

Opinion

Recent Pacheco High graduate helps those at homeless encampment

by The Westside Express | Dec 20, 2025 | Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, This is a letter to the people. What I’ve been doing at the camp for those who have no home is basically quality-of-life improvement, which includes making their voices heard, getting them fresh water, decent food...

Feeding our friends and neighbors

by The Westside Express | Dec 15, 2025 | Letters to the Editor
Merced College student appreciates her experience at the Los Banos Campus

by The Westside Express | Nov 24, 2025 | Letters to the Editor
Protect & Prevent: Stay safe while buying and selling online

by The Westside Express | Sep 29, 2025 | Editorial, Law Enforcement

Community

Honoring the fallen

by Rich Matheson | Dec 19, 2025 | Community, History

“Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach our children the value of freedom.” Those are...

Los Banos celebrates the season at Henry Miller Plaza

by Amal Marouf | Dec 15, 2025 | Community, Law Enforcement
DP Lions Club hosting annual Christmas Decorating Contest

by David Borboa | Dec 14, 2025 | Community
Santa teams up with Los Banos Fire Department for Holiday Tour

by Amal Marouf | Dec 13, 2025 | Community, Community Service, First Responders
Los Banos firefighters respond to two unrelated fires Wednesday

by Rich Matheson | Dec 5, 2025 | First Responders
‘A Candyland Christmas’ is the theme of this year’s Dos Palos Christmas Parade

by David Borboa | Dec 3, 2025 | Community
‘Stuff the Bus’ food drive happening throughout county

by The Westside Express | Nov 21, 2025 | Fundraisers/Donations
Los Banos woman arrested for drunk driving after crashing through garage

by Corey Pride | Nov 20, 2025 | First Responders, Law Enforcement
LB veteran named 2025 Veteran Honoree

by Christina Rocha | Nov 20, 2025 | Community, History
Annual Hostetler turkey giveaway set for Nov. 25 at LB Fairgrounds

by SHAWN PINTOR-DAY | Nov 20, 2025 | Community, Fundraisers/Donations

Business

Aurovia virtual enterprise product led by high school students

by Rich Matheson | Nov 21, 2025 | Business, Education

When you think of a virtual enterprise, you think of a business that operates completely online, selling merchandise. This experience is offered to students at Dos Palos High School through a hands-on course in which they create...