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Merced County offers Voting Centers and Ballot Drop Box locations
Four in Los Banos Did you know that you can find Merced County Voting Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes on the County's Perimeter Map? Simply…
Analysis: 90 City of Los Banos employees who left over past two years
People on list between Jan. 1, 2022 and Sept. 26, 2024, include city manager, former mayor and many retirees24 didn’t…
REPORT OF FATAL COLLISION – NEWS RELEASE – Both drivers die in head-on fatal I-5 collision north of Volta Road Wednesday
Both vehicles engulfed in flames Bo MERCED, CA -- On 10/30/2024, at approximately 0051 hours, Merced Communication Center (MCC) broadcast…
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…
New Los Banos PD adds another officer to the force
LOS BANOS -- On Thursday, Oct. 16, 2024, the Los Banos Police Department formally welcomed its newest Police Officer, Joshawa…
Op-Ed: The controversial rehiring of Josh Pinheiro – what Los Banos needs to know
By Michael W. Braa, Co-Owner, Los Banos Enterprise. The decision to rehire former City Manager Josh Pinheiro, alongside a $1.8…
Four Fresno men arrested in recent armed robbery of Los Banos jewelry store
Suspects charged with multiple felonies including rape; three with history of arrests being held on bonds ranging from $50,000 to…
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…