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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 5-14-25
May 14 6 p.m. Los Banos High School scholarship awards night at 1966 11 St. May 16 6 p.m. Little Shop of Horrors presented by Pacheco Drama at Pacheco High Theater, 200 Ward Rd. More info call (209) 827-4506. May 17 10 a.m....
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 5-7-25
May Programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch May 7: Sensory Playgroup 10:30-11:30pm May 7: Conversation Circles 11:30-1:30pm May 7: Drop-In Digital Help 5:00-6:30pm May 8: Tiny Tales StoryTime & Craft 10:30am...
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LatestDrag racing in May, car show in June
Local car enthusiasts have two opportunities during the upcoming weeks to enjoy vintage autos. See the Eagle Field Runways Drags Reunion in Mendota and the Hot Summer Nights Car Show in Dos Palos. Remember that the Eagle Field...
Obituaries
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KRISTI CINTAS (NOCITO)
Kristi Ann Cintas passed away peacefully on April 26, surrounded by her immediate family. A Los...
Government
LatestLos Banos Planning Commission approves housing amendment, talks community pride initiatives
The Los Banos Planning Commission approved a single amendment to a multifamily housing development at its April 23 meeting.Chair Gregory Hicks led a quorum of commissioners Rob Robinson and Steven Nunes. William McBride was...
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TEAM RAISES $182,438
Two Los Banos High School students, Kylie Hurd and Makenna Silveira, were recognized at the...
Opinion
LatestReader appreciates Wildlife Weekly, especially the article on magpies
Dear Editor, Please pass this on to A. Rentner. Thank you, Mr. Rentner, for your insights on the yellow-billed magpie in your Wildlife Weekly of April 2. Their distinctive, un-shy caw-call unmistakably differentiates them from...
Community
LatestPark smart, support veterans
The American Legion #166 and VFW #2487 will once again open their gated parking lot for paid parking from April 30 through May 4. The Los Banos Veterans Memorial Hall is located at 615 E Street, across from the baseball fields....
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LatestJoint Peninsula Clean Energy, Renewable America Dos Palos solar project comes online
BY DARREN GOODEPeninsula Clean Energy The Dos Palos Clean Power project in Merced County, one of California’s first community solar projects, is now online and providing emission-free power to residents in disadvantaged...
Education
LatestAmaurys Fermin named head coach of Merced College men’s basketball
Merced College is pleased to announce the appointment of Amaurys Fermin as the new head coach of the Blue Devils men’s basketball program. Fermin brings a wealth of experience from California community colleges and...
Sports
LatestAmaurys Fermin named head coach of Merced College men’s basketball
Merced College is pleased to announce the appointment of Amaurys Fermin as the new head coach of the Blue Devils men’s basketball program. Fermin brings a wealth of experience from California community colleges and...
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Amaurys Fermin named head coach of Merced College men’s basketball
Merced College is pleased to announce the appointment of Amaurys Fermin as the new head coach of the Blue Devils men’s basketball program. Fermin brings a wealth of experience from California community colleges and...
Amaurys Fermin named head coach of Merced College men’s basketball
Merced College is pleased to announce the appointment of Amaurys Fermin as the new head coach of the Blue Devils men’s basketball program. Fermin brings a wealth of experience from California community colleges and...
From Dos Palos to Wartburg: A goalkeeper, a goal and a community
“It takes a village to raise a child” is a trite and often overused saying. But in the case of...
Amaurys Fermin named head coach of Merced College men’s basketball
Merced College is pleased to announce the appointment of Amaurys Fermin as the new head coach of the Blue Devils men’s basketball program. Fermin brings a wealth of experience from California community colleges and...
Los Banos Planning Commission approves housing amendment, talks community pride initiatives
The Los Banos Planning Commission approved a single amendment to a multifamily housing development at its April 23 meeting.Chair Gregory Hicks led a quorum of commissioners Rob Robinson and Steven Nunes. William McBride was...
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...
KRISTI CINTAS (NOCITO)
Kristi Ann Cintas passed away peacefully on April 26, surrounded by her immediate family. A Los...