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Do You Believe In Destiny? By Mariann Chew Are you one that believes that things happen for a reason? Do you believe in Destiny? Or do you believe that it is all just coincidence? After this story...
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Miss May Day-School Presentations
Kaitlyn Alanis, our 2014 Miss May Day Queen, has started her platform “Ag in the Classroom”, which she first announced and promised to add to her reign if she were crowned queen during the speech...
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New bakery opens on I Street
By Mariann Chew On Monday, June 2nd, Lori Varges and her family had a soft opening for their new bakery, “Sweet As Cake”. The new family run bakery, is located at 546 I Street, and they are open...
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Mr. and Ms Tiger Awards at LBJHS
By Tony F. Dutra, Publisher Each year at this time students from various school sites may be honored for exceptional work in studies. Many are also chosen, or honored for not only studies, but for...
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100th Anniversary is Celebrated for D.E.S.
By Tony F. Dutra, Publisher It is not often that a 100th anniversary is celebrated. However those of us who have been able to participate with the D.E.S. through the years, realized the history...
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Lion’s Club 1st annual Father’s Day In the Park
By Mariann Chew This last Saturday June 14th. The Los Banos Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club held their first annual Father’s Day in the park from 9:00a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This was the first...
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Preparation underway for annual Salute to Senior Citizens Fair
By Teresa Nava It’s time to put together our annual Salute To Senior Citizens Fair. The committee met for the first time yesterday in preparation for this event. We have scheduled Friday, September...
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City Proclaims June 7, 2014 as Buffalo Soldiers Day
By Jerry Knoester Circa 1899, 1903 and 1904, stewardship of Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks was the responsibility of the Army stationed at Presidio San Francisco. The U.S Army regiment at...
View ArticleLBUSD Recognitions
By Tony F. Dutra, Publisher During the LBUSD Regular Meeting of the Board last month, recognitions were given to the 2014 Pentathlon teams from RME and WUES. RME students took 2nd place with WUES...
View ArticleLBUSD Scholarship Donations
By Tony F. Dutra, Publisher At last month’s Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, trustees approved the following scholarship donations: 1. $20,000 donation from Kagome for two $10,000...
View ArticlePolice – Zero Tolerance for 4th of July Weekend
The Los Banos Police Department reminds residents to have a safe 4th of July holiday weekend. The Department will be out targeting illegal fireworks violations. The Department’s Code Enforcement...
View ArticleSearch Warrants Reveal 800 Marijuana Plants
On June 10, 2014, the Los Banos Police Department and the Merced Multi-Agency Narcotics Task Force served two search warrants related to indoor marijuana growing operations in the City of Los Banos....
View ArticleUpdate-Five Arrested for I Street Shooting
On June 17, 2014, Detectives served search and arrest warrants at three locations; two in Los Banos and the third in the city of Dos Palos, California. The warrants were issued following and extensive...
View ArticlePolice Conduct Compliance Checks
On June 17, 2014 the Los Banos Police Department in collaboration with California State Parole conducted a series of compliance checks on State Parolees, Merced County Probationers and individuals...
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How To Choose The Right Kitten For Your Family By Mariann Chew Since Spring and Summer are seasons for kittens, you and your family may decide it is time to introduce a new companion cat into your...
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Los Banos resident relinquishes command of U.S. Army Reserve training battalion
By Steve Allen Los Banos resident Stephen Allen relinquished command of the 2nd Battalion, 360th Infantry Battalion (Training Support) to Lieutenant Colonel Benson during a change of command ceremony...
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State Assembly Honors Cassandra Helmrick 2014 Veteran of the Year
By Geneva Brett The California State Assembly held their 7th Annual Veterans of the Year Luncheon at the Sacramento Convention Center on June 25th. Among the 80 Veteran Honorees Assemblymember Adam...
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Los Banos residents enjoy ‘Movie Night’ at the Plaza
By Mariann Chew Movie goers of all ages brought their lawn chairs and blankets to see the free showing of “Despicable Me 2″ at the Henry Miller Plaza last Friday night. Hundreds of parents with their...
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Los Banos Elks conducts Annual Flag Day Ceremony
By Steve Allen The Los Banos Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks performed a ceremony honoring this Nation’s Flag at the Los Banos City Hall Council Chambers on June 11th. For...
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How To Choose The Right Kitten For Your Family Part 2 By Mariann Chew As I mentioned in last week’s Pet Corner there are several different breeds of cats that make suitable companions for young...
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