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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 10-23-24
To have your nonprofit event listed in Whistle Stop, email the date, time, location and type of event to events@thewestsideexpress.com at least two weeks before the event. Please, no PDFs or photos. Oct. 24 9 a.m. – 2 p.m....
The Library Corner
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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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LatestA good time to visit your local public library
Now that Daylight Savings Time has ended, many of us spend more time indoors. There are few indoor activities better than reading, and there are few places better to find good books to read than our local libraries. The Westside...
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
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Two years of ‘turmoil’ on Los Banos city council coming to an end
The penultimate meeting of outgoing Los Banos Mayor Paul Llanez’s tenure was no less contentious...
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PopularLos Banos Unified School District briefs
Sergio DeAlba Local teacher receives national honor Miano teacher, Sergio deAlba, has been selected for the National Teachers Hall of Fame. The National Teachers Hall of Fame honors five teachers who have demonstrated commitment...
Opinion
LatestReader hopes Nov. 5 election will bring needed change for Los Banos
After 23 years of living in Los Banos, I’ve learned the electorate can make very savvy decisions about our schools and city. I’m confident the Three Amigos, Mayor Paul Llanez and councilmembers Brett Jones, and...
Community
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Los Banos animal shelter to undergo significant upgrades
The current Los Banos animal shelter facility, which has been serving the community since the...
Business
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LB Chamber ribbon cutting marks opens Holy Fire Ministries church
On July 25, Pastor John Bell cuts the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce ribbon marking the official...
Education
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Grasslands, Creekside and Los Banos High earn awards for Veterans Parade entries
On a warm sunny day with gentle breezes, more than 50 entries participated in the Nov. 2 Los Banos...
Sports
LatestDos Palos High girls tennis transitions into playoffs
The Dos Palos High School tennis team has been on a journey since the beginning of school. It has been a season full of ups and downs with long practices in the early morning and late at night. However, the season is slowly...
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Two years of ‘turmoil’ on Los Banos city council coming to an end
The penultimate meeting of outgoing Los Banos Mayor Paul Llanez’s tenure was no less contentious...
Dos Palos High girls tennis transitions into playoffs
The Dos Palos High School tennis team has been on a journey since the beginning of school. It has been a season full of ups and downs with long practices in the early morning and late at night. However, the season is slowly...
Los Banos animal shelter to undergo significant upgrades
The current Los Banos animal shelter facility, which has been serving the community since the...
Grasslands, Creekside and Los Banos High earn awards for Veterans Parade entries
On a warm sunny day with gentle breezes, more than 50 entries participated in the Nov. 2 Los Banos...
Two years of ‘turmoil’ on Los Banos city council coming to an end
The penultimate meeting of outgoing Los Banos Mayor Paul Llanez’s tenure was no less contentious...
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...