The Westside Express https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Refugio Llamas wins appointment to District Two on council Three candidates vying for the District Two Los Banos City Council seat Los Banos Little League kicks off 2026 baseball season Jessa’s Barnyard Buddies livestock experience returns for a third year The Spring Market bounces back Two children seriously injured in crash Overturned vehicle leads to DUI arrest Community rallies to champion renovations needed at Stephanie’s House in Dos Palos May Day Queen, Tiny Princess contestants prepare for annual pageants Mary Gloria Perez LBCC approves upgrades to Pacheco Blvd., council chambers One man’s story: facing cancer Better sleep for children and all PHS wrestling goes to state championships Varsity Boys Soccer CIF Playoffs Tiger boys tennis splits first two pre-season matches CNAs and LVNs: Often overlooked and underappreciated Creekside continues run of wrestling titles Peninsula Clean Energy Awards $550,000 in outreach grants for local nonprofits in 2026 Gang Unit search leads to drug, firearm arrest in Los Banos Dos Palos man arrested after alleged criminal threats, loaded gun found Merced College hosts area Rotary speech competition Drive-thru dinner to benefit Honor Flight program ‘Wartime Tales of a Small Town’ Los Banos Tigers share a win and a loss to Mountain House Sutter Health opens second Rural Health Clinic in Los Banos Los Banos Valley Community School hosts second annual John Sykes III tourney Perez leads Firebaugh wrestlers to third place at Divisionals Whistle Stop 2-18-26 Tigers boys, girls wrestlers complete a successful section regional tourney Woodpeckers ensure exurban housing Pacheco High soccer and wrestling highlights Merced NWR interpretive event set for Saturday All three Tiger boys basketball teams close out the 2026 season with victories. PHS Basketball season coming to an end Introducing the Westside Express’ newest reporter: Daniela Macias Tigers girls hoopsters qualify for section playoffs Dos Palos scores playoff upset with victory over Kern Valley Certified master arborist can provide 3 levels of risk assessment reports Library Corner 2-18-26 Tietjen delivers last annual report as Merced County’s top education leader You don’t have to be ‘fixed’ to be worthy of peace New Los Banos Valley Community School principal hopes to pay it forward Body recovered in missing person search Count your blessings Ashes and Lent help us reflect on our earthly time Museum volunteers share their passion for local history Emergency crews work to fix ammonia leak in Los Banos Looking at life through the Golden Girls’ eyes 200-300 more students walkout in protest of ICE