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Los Banos teacher arrested for possession of child pornography
Also suspected of distribution; multi-agency effort On Thursday, August 22, 2024, the Los Banos Police Department arrested 29-year-old Los Banos…
Pedestrian killed after walking into traffic on SR-152 in west Los Banos
LOS BANOS, CA -- On 08/22/24, at approximately 0225 hours, the Merced Communication Center (MCC) received a call of a…
Fatal Collision on I-5 Southbound Near Nees Avenue
LOS BANOS, CA – On August 20, 2024, at approximately 10:58 PM, the Merced Communication Center (MCC) received a report…
CHP Investigates Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on SR-145 Involving Los Banos Residents
LOS BANOS, CA -- On Sunday, August 18, 2024, at approximately 11:15 p.m., the Merced Communications Center received a report…
Enterprise sues City of Los Banos for not complying with state public records law
Seeks communications between city manager, staff, city council and among council members City staff provides communications not requested, only six…
Los Banos City Clerk issues Notice of Special Recall Elections for two councilmembers
New local recall election law: If successful, remaining council members appoint replacements or hold another special election By Allen D.…
A crucial service for victims of sexual violence is finally coming to Merced. What took so long?
For years, victims of sexual assault in Merced had to travel for many miles to get a forensic medical exam,…
Guest Column: This little-known federal agency is key to out-competing China
International Trade Commission protecting America's innovation edge By Frank Cullen A little-known federal agency might be our most powerful asset…
California Highway Patrol adds 102 new officers to the statewide force
After completing 1,200 hours of intensive training over 26 weeks By Tami Grimes, PIO, CHP SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California…