Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Mr. Kyle Chapman
By Jerry Knoester A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on April 8, 2014 to welcome Mr. Kyle Chapman to our business community. Mr. Kyle Chapman teaches guitar lessons to anyone wanting to learn to play...
View ArticleTF Tire & Service hosts customer appreciation breakfast
On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 TF Tire & Service hosted a customer appreciation breakfast to thank our Los Banos customers for their support and patronage. The event was attended by about 200...
View ArticleMerced County Supervisors District 5 Volunteers of the Year
By Geneva Brett As part of National Volunteer Week, Merced County Supervisors honored seven individuals and four organizations for their volunteerism on April 8th. On hand to help celebrate service...
View Article4th Annual Charity Dodgeball Event
By Paul Llanez This years 4th Annual Charity Dodge Ball Event was held Saturday, April 5th at Olivieria Park in Los Banos. The event is held annually sponsored by Knowledge Saves Lives Incorporated....
View ArticleDowntown Spring Street Faire
Saturday, April 12, 2014, 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. By Jerry Knoester Los Banos is ready to welcome spring with our annual Spring Street Faire Saturday on Main Street (6th) in Downtown Los Banos. Contrary...
View ArticleNow and Then with Rory Moore
Boomer Memories Today I would like to enumerate some of the things fondly remembered around Los Banos going back to the 50’s among my “Baby Boomer” generation, and which help weave the various topical...
View ArticleRibbon Cutting ceremony for Innovation Engineering Modular (IEM)
By Jerry Knoester On Tuesday, April 1, 2014 the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce welcomed Innovation Engineering Modular (IEM) to the Business community with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. IEM is Los Banos’...
View ArticleD.E.S. 100th Anniversary
During the weekend of June 14, 2014 the Los Banos DES Association will be celebrating their 100 year anniversary. The association is looking for assistance from the community in order to obtain...
View ArticleLos Banos Unified School Board of Education Meeting
By Tony F Dutra, Publisher The meeting of the LBUSD Board of Education was held on March 13th, 2014. The following agenda items were discussed. Participants of the Merced County Speech Contest were...
View ArticleIn Loving Memory of Rose Mello
By Tony F. Dutra Our community recently lost a dear lady and friend to all she met in life. Rose L. Mello passed away on March 14th, 2014. Rose was born in Gustine on November 7th, 1929 to Mr. and...
View ArticleCookie Rendon sworn in as the new Elk’s Lodge #2510 Exalted Ruler
By Cookie Rendon I was born in San Jose, California, on December 6, 1953. I moved to Los Banos in 1976 and have loved it here ever since making a lot of new friends and now calling it my home. I...
View ArticleSchool Board Recognizes Pentathlon Students
By Tony F. Dutra, Publisher During the April 10th, 2014 Regular School Board Meeting, students from the District schools were recognized for outstanding performances while participating in the Merced...
View ArticleEaster Treat At Los Banos Nursing And Rehab
By Mariann Chew On Saturday, April 19 the residents of the Los Banos Nursing and Rehab facility enjoyed a visit from the Easter Bunny, Gloria Mendonca, Barbara Gomes (the Easter Egg) and Cece McKenzie...
View ArticlePacheco State Park-Nature Hike
By Jerry Knoester If you are a nature lover or an outdoorsman/woman, then you’re sure to love Pacheco’s State Park Nature hike. The hike conducted by retired Ranger Mr. David Milan and Naturalist Ms....
View ArticleLos Banos Unified School District Board of Education Held
By Tony F. Dutra, Publisher The April Board of Education held its Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 10th. Recognitions included the introduction.of Boys and Girls State students by Mr. Rick Toscano....
View ArticleOur Lady of Fatima Presents Last Supper
By Tony F. Dutra, Publisher-During Holy Week we are reminded of the activities leading to the celebration of Easter. Last Tuesday, a moving presentation was given by the younger students of Our Lady...
View ArticleMobile Vet van comes to town
By Alan Cotta This was our first time with the Mobile Van coming out along with the great people from the Modesto Vets Center. We were able to see a few vets and discuss a future visit from the Mobile...
View ArticleMerced County Old Timer’s Association Honors
By Tony F. Dutra, Publisher On Sunday, April 27th, a number of Los Banos residents gathered at the Italo- American Lodge in Merced to honor some special people from the community, and the county. The...
View ArticleCHP Visits The Kiwanis Club
By Mariann Chew On Tuesday, April 22nd the Kiwanis Club of Los Banos enjoyed conversing with their guest speaker CHP Public Information Officer and School Bus Officer, Dean Emehiser, who works here in...
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