Tim Sheehan, Health Care Reporting Fellow at Central Valley Journalism Collaborative

Key Issues Addressed: Park Project Moves Forward, Housing Progress Report Filed, Residents Speak Out on Local Concerns LOS BANOS, CA — The Los Banos City Council met on March 19, 2025, with several major updates and community concerns discussed during the evening session. Shaughnessy Village Park Project Moves Forward After years of delays, the long-awaited […]

Jan 15, 2025 · Los Banos, CA—In a surprise announcement at tonight’s Los Banos City Council meeting, Council Member Ken Lambert formally submitted his resignation, citing ongoing health and medical challenges as the reason for stepping down.Lambert, who narrowly won his seat in the last election against Tommy Leyva, has been a central figure in several high-profile decisions during his four-year tenure.

Atwater, CA – On March 16, 2025, at 4:10 am, Merced Communications Center (MCC) broadcasted a call of an ambulance responding to a crash on southbound State Route 99 north of the Westside Boulevard. Sincere Collins (22, Atwater, CA) was driving a GMC Acadia southbound on State Route 99 north of Westside Boulevard at an […]

Jan 11, 2025 · Los Banos, CA — In a surprising turn of events, Los Banos City Manager Josh Pinheiro has resigned from his position effective immediately, according to a

6 days ago · Los Banos, CA — Camarena Health is proud to announce the grand opening of its first-ever health center in Merced County.The new Los Banos Health Center, a state-of-the-art, two-story facility spanning approximately 16,000 square feet, will provide a full range of comprehensive healthcare services all under one roof.

Oct 31, 2024 · LOD BANOS, CA — Following the complaint by Los Banos District 4 Councilwoman Deborah Lewis at the council meeting on Oct. 2, 2024, about staff turnover, in an apparent effort to discredit City Manager Josh Pinheiro, a request was submitted to City Clerk / Human Resources Director Lucy Mallonee for the list …

New local recall election law: If successful, remaining council members appoint replacements or hold another special election By Allen D. Payton Los Banos City Clerk Lucy Mallonee, today, Wednesday, August 7, 2024, a Notice of Election regarding the Special Recall Elections for Councilmen Doug Begonia and Brett Jones who are both halfway through their current […]

Mar 26, 2025 · Merced County, CA – On March 22, 2025, at approximately 12:19 am Merced Communication Center (MCC) received a report of crash with no details in the area of State Route 165 south of Turner Avenue. Upon arrival on scene, CHP officers determined this to be a two-vehicle head on crash with two ...

Aug 13, 2024 · LOS BANOS, CA — After Public Records Act requests to the City of Los Banos by the Los Banos Enterprise were not fulfilled within the time frame required by state law, the Enterprise filed a lawsuit last month to force the City to comply.