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Los Banos Council to interview three search firms for hiring permanent city manager
During their meeting on July 20, 2022, the Los Banos City Council voted to publicly interview three executive search firms…
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…
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,…
Los Banos Councilman Jones announces run for re-election
Los Banos District 3 Councilman Brett Jones has announced he will be running for re-election to a second term. In…
Los Banos City Council to consider hiring search firm for permanent city manager during tonight’s meeting
During their regular meeting, tonight the Los Banos City Council will consider hiring one of three executive search firms to…
Correction: Former Merced County Sheriff and CA OES chief facing Fresno councilwoman in Assembly District 27 race
Publisher’s Note: In a June 15, 2022 article on our website and in the June 24th issue of the paper,…
Los Banos council approves employment agreement with interim city manager Monday morning
“I appreciate the opportunity to work for the people of Los Banos.” – Greg Wellman City in process of selecting…
Candidate filing opens for city, school district elections July 18
Who wants to run for and serve in public office in Los Banos? Filing for candidates in the November 8…
Los Banos council to hold Monday morning meeting to appoint interim city manager
After voting in closed session at Wednesday night’s meeting to hire retired county administrator Gregory Wellman as the interim city…