Volunteers Honored at City Hall
Solo Vehicle Crash Henry Miller and Volta
Twenty Arrests For April 4, 2018
The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested during April 4, 2018. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Luis Enrique Cortes
Weapon in Vehicle
Altered Firearm
Felon w/ Firearm
Felon w/ Ammunition
Drug Paraphernalia
Receive Stolen Property
In Loving Memory: Mary Lamoglia
Mary Lamoglia, a lifetime resident of Los Banos passed away peacefully at her home on April 3, 2018 surrounded by family. She was 94 years old.
Mary was born April 29, 1923 in Los Banos, California, the daughter of Manuel and Rosa Gill. She was raised and attended local schools, graduating from Westside High School in 1941. She attended Business College before being hired at Bank of America where she worked for 25 years.
Mary married Dominic Lamoglia on March 3, 1946. They celebrated 50 years of marriage shortly before Dominic’s passing in 1996.
Mary was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Society, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St. Joseph Altar Society, Native Daughter of the Golden West (where where she earned her 75 year pin in 2017) and LUSO-American Federation. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, playing cards, and traveling. She will be missed and remember by all.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic Lamoglia; her parents, Manuel and Rosa Gill; her sister, Inez Avila; and brother, Manuel Gill.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Randall) Nocito; Son, Craig Lamoglia; grandsons, Paul Nocito and Mark (Katelyn) Nocito; two great grandchildren, Benjamin and Brooklyn Nocito; brother, Joseph (Bernice) Gill; sister, Evangeline Rose; and many nieces and nephews.
A recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Los Banos at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella at 12:30 pm. Entrusted to Whitehurst Funeral Chapel-Los Banos.
Contributions can be made to New Bethany Residential Care Facility in Los Banos or a charity of your choice.
Thirty One Arrests For April 5, 2018
The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested during April 5, 2018. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Gonzalo Lopez Castaneda
Probation Violation
Burglary
Robbery
Domestic Violence
Court Order Violation
Possess Fake ID
False Identification
Stolen Vehicle
Thirty Arrests For April 6, 2018
The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested during April 6, 2018. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.
Morse Lines Up Law Enforcement for Re-election Bid
The Merced Police Officers Association has voted overwhelmingly to endorse Merced District Attorney Larry Morse for re-election.
“Larry Morse has a superb record of supporting the men and women of law enforcement,” said Emily Foster, President of the Merced Police Officers Association. “He has led the fight to bring additional resources to support public safety in Merced County. We want people to know that re-electing Morse will help make Merced safer.”
“I’m proud and thankful for this endorsement,” said Morse. “Successful law enforcement requires teamwork. Having the support of the men and women of the Merced Police Officers Association is an honor.”
The Merced Police Officers Association’s action follows early endorsements of Morse by the Los Banos Police Association, the Merced Police Sergeants Association, Merced Chief of Police, Chris Goodwin, Livingston Police Chief, Ruben Chavez, former Merced Police Chiefs, Norm Andrade and Pat Lunney, former Merced County Sheriffs, Tom Sawyer, Hank Strength, and Gary Carlson, and former Atwater Police Chiefs, Frank Pietro, Richard Hawthorne, and Jerry Moore.
Sixteen Arrests For April 7, 2018
The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested during April 7, 2018. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.
Seventeen Arrests For April 8, 2018
The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested during April 8, 2018. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.
Los Banos Tigers Sports Update April 9, 2018
—Congratulations to the following student-athletes for making the Merced Sun Star’s All Area Teams: Erika Gutierrez/Amelia Smith/Cameron Gomez-basketball, Haley Ballez/Linda Pelayo/Saul Madriz-wrestling, and Jackie Bangle-soccer.
—Varsity baseball won the Dick Windemuth Tourney over break by going 4-0 and outscoring their opponents 44-0. Four different pitchers threw shutouts for the Tigers.
—Boys tennis, boys and girls swim, softball and baseball all remain undefeated in league as we continue back up this week.
—The Los Banos High School Sports Hall of Fame will be making a return to induct it’s 3rd class tentatively on 10/27/2018.
Please nominate someone you deem as worthy at www.lbtigernation.com and look under ‘Fan Zone’ tab. Former Tigers can be nominated under player, coach or contributor labels.
This Weeks Schedule:
4/9—Golf at Gary Roving Invitational—1:00pm
4/9—Baseball at Central Valley—4:00pm
4/9—Volleyball at Livingston—5:00/6:0pm
4/10—Tennis home v. Central Valley—3:00pm
4/11—Tennis home v. Livingston—3:00pm
4/11—Track home v. Central Valley—3:30pm
4/11—Softball at Patterson—4:00pm
4/12—Golf at Central Valley—1:00pm
4/12—Tennis at Patterson—3:00pm
4/12—Swimming home v. Livingston—3:30pm
4/12—Baseball home v. Central Valley—4:00pm
4/12—Volleyball home v. Pacheco—6:00pm
4/13—Softball at Livingston—4:00pm
4/14—Swim at County Championships (Johansen)—9:00am
Before Break Results:
3/26—Tennis home v. Patterson—won 8-1
3/26—Softball home v. Ceres—won 6-5
3/26—Baseball at Ceres—won 19-1
3/26—Volleyball home v. Central Valley—JV lost 2-1, Var.won 3-0
3/27—Tennis at Pacheco—won 9-0
3/28—Track home v. Ceres—JV boys/girls won, Var. boys/girls lost
3/28—Swim home v. Patterson—girls won 129-41, boyswon 110-59
3/28—Softball home v. Central Valley—JV won 5-2, Var.won 10-0
3/29—Golf at Pacheco (Diablo Grande)—4th place
3/29—Tennis home v. Ceres—won 9-0
3/29—Baseball home v. Ceres—Var. won 5-1, JV lost 6-4
3/29—Volleyball at Patterson—Var. lost 3-1, JV lost 2-0
Twenty One Arrests For April 9, 2018
The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested during April 9, 2018. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.
Fire Incident on Pioneer Rd.
CHP Honors Telecommunications Professionals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will honor the dedicated men and women who serve as call-takers and dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 8-14, 2018. Public safety dispatchers provide lifesaving services to the public and law enforcement.
“Whether it is wildfires, mudslides, an injury collision, or any other emergency, dispatchers have proven to be an essential link between our officers, the public, and support services,” CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley said. “I am very proud of our public safety dispatchers who provide an indispensable service to the public every day of the year.”
Dispatchers are the bridge between law enforcement and the public, making sure the proper assistance is provided. In an instant, a dispatcher must be ready to engage with a caller and determine the proper response to ensure safety. Dispatchers oftentimes stay on a call, giving lifesaving instructions or providing a sympathetic ear to a person in crisis.
The CHP has 25 Communications Centers statewide, employing more than 900 professional public safety dispatchers who handled approximately 9.2 million calls last year. The CHP’s public safety dispatchers are on the front lines of public safety and service, fielding many of the cellular 9-1-1 calls in the state. Law enforcement telecommunicators include the public safety operators, public safety dispatchers, public safety dispatch supervisors, and telecommunication technicians who provide radio, telephone, and computer services to law enforcement.
In the event the public needs to call 9-1-1, the following tips will help callers and dispatchers during an emergency:
Stay calm.
Be prepared to provide your name, phone number, address or location, and a detailed description of the incident or vehicle being reported.
Wireless devices do not always give the call-taker your location. Providing an accurate location of the emergency may be the single most important piece of information for the dispatcher. This allows them to send help to the correct place.
Listen carefully and follow all directions provided by the dispatcher.
Wait for the dispatcher to ask questions, and then answer clearly and calmly.
Be prepared to provide a physical description if the emergency involves a criminal suspect.
Please remember 9-1-1 is to be used only to report emergencies in progress. Misuse of the emergency 9-1-1 system is not only against the law, but it delays callers with real emergencies.
The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.
In Loving Memory: Grover Edward Baker
Grover E. Baker 92, of Clovis, CA passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 in Fresno, CA. He was born in Oklahoma and moved to Dos Palos at the age of 16 and remained there until 1993 when he moved to Friant/Clovis area.
He was a Navy Veteran, serving during World War II in the Philippines. Upon discharge, he settled back in Dos Palos. After retiring from Coleman Electric, his greatest joys were camping, fishing and spending time with his family. Grover was a kind and loving man who always had a smile for everyone. He will be terribly missed and remembered by his family and friends.
Grover is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy and his three children: Ron (Cynthia) Baker, Larry (Shirley) Baker and Debora (Al) Andersen, three grandchildren: Nicole Nathan, Ashly Baker and Bradley Baker, brother Bill Baker and sister Elnore Anderson.
A Graveside Service will be held at the Dos Palos Cemetery District on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 2pm. Services are entrusted to Whitehurst Funeral Chapel-Dos Palos.
Twenty Two Arrests For April 10, 2018
The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested during April 10, 2018. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.
Twenty One Arrests For April 11, 2018
The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested during April 11, 2018. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Jose Luis Fernando Pimentel
Drug Possession
Unlicensed Driver
Proof of Insurance
Unregistered Vehicle
Domestic Violence

Kathleen Victoria Reynoza
Receive Stolen Property
Drug Possession
Bad Checks
Stolen Vehicle
False Identification
Access Card Fraud
Twenty Seven Arrests For April 12, 2018
The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested during April 12, 2018. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.
Los Banos Portuguese DES Hall In Preparation For a Two-Day Celebration
The annual Holy Ghost Festa begins Saturday May 26th at 10:30 A.M. at the DES, followed by events stretching over the next two days.
The celebration dates back hundreds of years to Queen Saint Isabel, who was born in Spain, and the central miracle of her life is the focus of the annual Festa, celebrated eight weeks after Easter.
Los Banos DES Committee President Luis Oliveira has been planning the much-anticipated event for months.
On Saturday festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m. and go on through 11 p.m., with prayer, music and dance.
On Sunday, the formal procession, featuring the queens, will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude with a Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1621 Center Ave celebrated by Father Antonio Silveira.
After the mass, sopas, a Portuguese soup with meat, will be served along with festivities going on well through the night, such as a live auction, musical performances and a presentation of the queen and court.
President Luis & Adriana Oliveira would like to extend an invitation to everyone to come attend the Events the Weekend of May 26th & 27th.
Injury Traffic Accident Reported on 7th St. and Willmott Rd.
Twenty Nine Arrests For April 13, 2018
The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested during April 13, 2018. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.