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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
LatestLibrary Corner 4-2-25
April 2 6 p.m. Los Banos City Council meeting, 520 J St., Los Banos April 5 10 a.m. Los Banos Tiger Trap Team First Sandy Wakeling Memorial Competition and Dinner. Tickets $60. Email losbanosttt@gmail. com for more details. 10...
The Library Corner
LatestLibrary Corner 4-9-25
The Library Corner April Programs at the Merced County Library Los Banos Branch April 9: Sensory Play Group 10:30-11:30 am April 9: Conversation Circles 11:30-1:00pm April 9: Common Read Discussion 5:30-7:30pm April 10:...
Columnists
LatestThe kindness boomerang
The concept of Karma has always reminded me of a boomerang. What we put out there often comes back, good and bad. I am a big believer in the power of random kindness, or kindness in any category. I also believe that if we do...
Obituaries
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Tammy Merriman (Orlando)
Tammy Merriman (Orlando), beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 3rd, 2025,...
Government
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Assemblymember Soria recognizes local community leader
BY AMY BONILLASSpecial to The Express On March 29 Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria hosted the 2025...
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ANXIOUS TIMES IN FIREBAUGH
As a 13-year-old in 1958, John Borboa remembers filling sandbags with other residents to keep his...
Opinion
LatestThe Price of Privatization: Don’t Close the Book on Merced County’s Libraries
BY DR. SUSAN WALSHContributing Writer Merced County residents were recently met with troubling news: the potential privatization, and possible closure of our public libraries. This move threatens not only access to books and...
Community
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San Luis High School Diversity Day celebration
San Luis High School (SLHS) hosted its annual Diversity Day on March 28. What a wonderful way for...
Business
LatestSay ‘hola’ to Los Banos’ first El Pollo Loco
BY LENA MAGEEThe Westside Express The first Los Banos El Pollo Loco held its ribbon-cutting on April 4. The restaurant, located on the corner of Mercey Springs Road and Pacheco Boulevard, opened on March 1 and has seen steady...
Education
LatestMerced College Brings ‘In the Heights’ to the stage, celebrating Latin heritage
Merced College Performing Arts is thrilled to present “In the Heights,” the Broadway hit by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes. The production opened April 4 and will run through April 13, at the Merced College Theater....
Sports
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Panther baseball team loses falls to Ceres Bulldogs
On March 27 the Pacheco Panther baseball wasted an excellent overall pitching and hitting...
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Elks Lodge receives $6K from national foundation
The Los Banos Elks Lodge No. 2510 received a $6,000 Elks National Foundation (ENF) Beacon Grant...
Panther baseball team loses falls to Ceres Bulldogs
On March 27 the Pacheco Panther baseball wasted an excellent overall pitching and hitting...
Elks Lodge receives $6K from national foundation
The Los Banos Elks Lodge No. 2510 received a $6,000 Elks National Foundation (ENF) Beacon Grant...
Merced College Brings ‘In the Heights’ to the stage, celebrating Latin heritage
Merced College Performing Arts is thrilled to present “In the Heights,” the Broadway hit by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes. The production opened April 4 and will run through April 13, at the Merced College Theater....
Assemblymember Soria recognizes local community leader
BY AMY BONILLASSpecial to The Express On March 29 Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria hosted the 2025...
LB Police Chief Reyna returns after completing FBI National Academy
Los Banos Police Chief Ray Reyna recently returned home after completing the FBI National Academy,...
Tammy Merriman (Orlando)
Tammy Merriman (Orlando), beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 3rd, 2025,...