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Los Banos City Council Meeting Recap – June 4th, 2025
Public Comments Several community members addressed the Council during public comment. One resident expressed concern about increasing utility bills and…
Merced County will close a third fire station, despite passage of Dos Palos sales tax
Merced County supervisors voted to close the fire station located near the Dos Palos Wye and consolidate its services with…
Los Banos City Council Meeting Covers Regional Water Project, Disability-Friendly Plan, Budget Review, and Homelessness Concerns
LOS BANOS, Calif. — The Los Banos City Council met on May 21, 2025, to consider a range of issues…
Homeless Woman Injured in Los Banos by City Worker Operating Heavy Equipment
LOS BANOS, CA — A woman was injured on Thursday, May 15, after being struck by heavy equipment operated by…
No Candidates Yet for Los Banos District 1 Special Election
LOS BANOS, CA -- As of May 14, the Merced County Elections website, which is updated daily, lists no official…
San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery to Hold Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring Fallen Heroes
SANTA NELLA, CA — The San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery will host a Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony on Sunday, May…
Los Banos City Council Meeting Recap – May 7th, 2025
LOS BANOS, CA -- At its May 7, 2025 meeting, the Los Banos City Council approved multiple resolutions related to…
Los Banos to Hold Special Election in August for Vacant Council Seat
The City of Los Banos will hold a special election on August 26, 2025, to fill the vacant District 1…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – City of Los Banos Initiates Independent Audit of City Operations for 2023–2024
LOS BANOS, CA — April 18, 2025 — The City of Los Banos has officially issued a Request for Proposals…