History

When JFK Came to Los Banos: The Photograph That Captured a Moment in History
Los Banos, CA (December 2, 2025) -- On August 18, 1962, President John F. Kennedy arrived just west of Los…
A harvest of perseverance: How artist Ruben Sanchez is honoring the legacy of Central Valley farmworkers
MERCED, CA -- Ruben Sanchez's passion for art and farmworkers is as deeply rooted as the fieldswhere he almost came…
‘We get hope on this day.’ Merced residents gather in a spirit of unity to honor MLK
The event marked the 27th annual celebration honoring King By Christian De Jesus Betancourt [email protected] MERCED, Calif. – Neither cold,…
Those before us: the Yokuts people
Before Los Banos had its housing boom, before the railroad, before Henry Miller, and before the father who named the…
A Tale of Two Railroads
By Javier A. Powell, Reporter There are a few critical points where the history of Los Banos could have been…