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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…
Los Banos City Council Meeting Recap – April 16, 2025
LOS BANOS, CA — The Los Banos City Council met Wednesday evening to discuss a full agenda including development projects,…
Zeta Battery Project Under Fire: Los Banos Residents Voice Their Concerns
A proposed solar and battery energy storage facility known as the Zeta Project, approved by Merced County in February 2025,…
Charleston Parent-Teacher Club Hosts “Nite at the Races” Fundraiser April 11
LOS BANOS, CA — The Charleston Elementary Parent-Teacher Club is inviting the community to its annual Nite at the Races…