Mother and driver, Visalia resident Vanessa Bueno, 33, booked into jail Boy, 8, wasn’t wearing seat belt Visalia teenager suffered minor injuries, infant girl was not injured … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos teacher and girlfriend scheduled to appear in court
Gary Bettencourt and Devyn Egan have pleaded not guilty to having sex with teen students Lawyers previously requested an extension on hearing for more time to collect evidence Investigation into Bettencourt led to arrest of Los Banos police officer Dusty Norris … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pedestrian hit by car in Los Banos
The 22-year-old male is in stable condition with head injuries He was walking across Center Avenue, outside of the crosswalk The 61-year-old driver wasn’t impaired, and wasn’t cited, police say … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos police giving away wheel locks to prevent vehicle theft
Available to Los Banos residents, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Los Banos Police Department, 945 5th St. NICB reports Central Valley locales make up four of top 10 highest car theft rates in country … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos boy completes Alcatraz swim
A 9-year-old Los Banos boy has completed a daring swim this morning in the waters of the San Francisco Bay. James Savage has become one of the youngest swimmers to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock man fishing near Los Banos hit by falling power line
Says he heard a noise, saw flash of light just before being struck Has injuries and swelling to hand and arm, and feels he got a jolt Expresses frustration at not hearing from PG&E at hospital or since … Click to Continue »
Read More »Crash west of Los Banos following car chase, hit-and-run
California Highway Patrol was tending to a car on fire on Highway 152 on Tuesday evening after crashing following a police pursuit, about 10 miles west of Los Banos. CHP … Click to Continue »
Read More »Property in Los Banos dispute led to stabbing, suspect arrest
Dispute started in parking lot of Los Banos motel on J Street Amanda Burgess, 30, of Los Banos was arrested and in jail pending $ 30,000 bond. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos council passes new tax revenue sharing agreement with county
Agreement goes up for vote Tuesday at Merced County Board of Supervisors meeting Nearly doubles current city share Affects undeveloped annexed areas after October 1997, and future annexations … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos school board member charged with meth possession
Dominic J. Falasco also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia Falasco is Los Banos Unified School District board member, longtime defense attorney Mariposa County District Attorney Tom Cooke handling case … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos 9-year-old eyes world record in Alcatraz swim
James Savage, 9, swimming to become youngest to Alcatraz and back Training includes open water swimming at Los Banos reservoir Swim starts 7 a.m. June 14 at San Francisco Aquatic Park … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos police seek information on $40,000 home vandalism
Vandals flooded house and tagged with graffiti House was on market Damage in excess of $ 40,000 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos council hires new city manager
Alex Terrazas’ five-year $ 170,000 salary contract starts July 1 Terrazas is currently Truckee assistant town manager … Click to Continue »
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