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Breaking News: Los Banos Council Member Ken Lambert Resigns, Cites Health Reasons
Los Banos, CA—In a surprise announcement at tonight’s Los Banos City Council meeting, Council Member Ken Lambert formally submitted his…
Los Banos City Council Fills Vacancies Amid Debate Over Process and Priorities
LOS BANOS, CA -- The Los Banos City Council met on January 8, 2025, to appoint new representatives for Districts…
Merced County Fair Board Announces Retirement of CEO Teresa Burrola
Longtime Fair employee turned CEO will retire after the 2025 Fair, leaving an enduring legacy MERCED, CALIFORNIA, December 20, 2024…
Thousands of Valley residents lose Medi-Cal coverage as state restarts re-enrollment process
By MARIJKE ROWLAND and VIVIENNE AGUILAR When Isabel Almendarez moved from the Bay Area to the San Joaquin Valley last…
Merced County Library offers Technology for Adults workshop Nov. 4
Tech Basics : MCL Website 101 Introductory workshop teaching users how to navigate and understand the Merced County Library website…
Los Banos Council District 1 challenger Leyva denies accusations of spousal abuse, being fired from jobs
Top left - Source: Leyva for Council campaign. Top right - Leyva with his oldest grandson. Source: Leyva personal Facebook…
Los Banos developer’s critical comments of council members, city manager elicit responses
During their only meeting this month on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, the Los Banos City Council heard from the city’s…
CHP secures $700K federal grant to boost motorcycle safety, awareness across state
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is launching Get Educated and Ride Safe VII (GEARS VII), a yearlong…
10th Annual Los Banos Tomato Festival Saturday, Oct. 19th
Free admission to Competitions, Cornhole Tournament, Kids Arena, Live Music, food vendors & more!See Event Schedule and special Giveaway on…