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In Memoriam: Cotton researcher, long time Merced College professor passes at 84
Memorial service for “Father of Narrow Row 30-inch Cotton” Dr. Billy Louis Weir Saturday, August 6 Dr. Billy Louis Weir…
National Night Out 2022 – Los Banos continues safe, annual tradition
National Night Out (NNO) is a nationwide community event that has been held in the early evening on the first…
In Memoriam: Los Banos man passes at 45, Celebration of Life this Saturday
Damian Ramos June 5, 1977 – July 4, 2022 Damian Ramos was born in San Jose, CA on June 5,…
Four new LBPD Officer Trainees at police academy
Keep them in your prayers LB! Just a couple weeks ago, LBPD's newest Police Officer Trainees began the six-month journey…
In Memoriam: Mother, grandmother, great grandmother Margaret Franco Gonzalez passes at 93
Margaret Franco Gonzalez February 22, 1929 – July 9, 2022 On Saturday, July 9, 2022, Margaret Franco Gonzalez, loving wife and…
Los Banos National Night Out Tuesday Aug. 2
LBPD's National Night Out prep-work continues! A big thank you to Mid Valley Disposal for their donation of a 50…
Merced County’s first 100 Day Challenge finds housing for homeless in Los Banos
More than 150 Merced County children call motel rooms home. Another 41 people under age 24 live unsheltered in cars,…
Amtrak San Joaquins will run Special Event Train to August 7th “Battle of the Bay” baseball game
Deeply discounted; by leaving the car at home, Oakland A’s & San Francisco Giant’s fans can relax, save cash and…
Five Strike Fitness martial artists represent Los Banos at national Muay Thai competition
The Strike Fight Team took five home grown athletes to the highest level of Muay Thai competition available in the…