Two men reported being robbed of their cell phones and belongings while playing “Pokemon Go” early Sunday morning, police said. On Monday, the father of one of the victims posted … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos man wanted for sexual assault of disabled woman
A 31-year-old Los Banos man is wanted in connection with a sexual assault over the weekend. The adult female victim, who is disabled, reported that Oscar Rodriguez-Zamora broke into her … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos planned development still raising neighbors’ concerns
Residents of Bluff Drive and local residential developer Greg Hostetler are still at odds on a proposed subdivision of 231 single-family homes. The Los Banos Planning Commission on Wednesday told … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos Cemetery bans ‘Pokémon Go,’ requests developer to remove in-game stops
“Pokémon Go” players have been banned from the Los Banos Cemetery after cemetery district officials said some nighttime players had been disrespectful. Cemetery officials also have requested the game developer … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gang member arrested in Monday shooting in Los Banos
A Los Banos man was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a shooting on Quail Street on Monday. Varnell McFadden, a 26-year-old known gang member … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos school board members argue over hiring of contractor
Greg Opinski, a contractor who once sued the Los Banos Unified School District over a construction contract at Pacheco High School, has been hired by the district as construction manager … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Pokémon Go’ fans halt plan to raise money for Los Banos cemetery
The Los Banos cemetery manager and a “Pokémon Go” player refute claims that a suspended GoFundMe page was a way to bribe the cemetery to let people play the game there. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos school board member fights against recall
Recall election for John Mueller’s seat set for Aug. 23 Former fire captain Ray Martinez running as recall option Mail-in and voter booth ballots will be counted … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Alcatraz swimmer honored by Los Banos council
James Savage, 9, honored for his round-trip Alcatraz swim Record still pending Guinness World Records confirmation … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Los Banos City Manager
Alex Terrazas introduces himself as the new city manager for Los Banos and urges residents to meet and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Mother pleads not guilty to DUI in deadly crash near Los Banos
Vanessa Bueno, 33, charged with felony manslaughter, enhanced DUI Tests showed 0.15 percent blood alcohol content Judge raises bail to $ 1 million … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim claims sexual abuse by Los Banos teachers in civil suit
Gary A. Bettencourt, Dusty Norris facing criminal charges of sexual relationships with underage students Victim claims to have met Bettencourt through a drama club, Norris through class Call from Bettencourt reportedly led victim to realize magnitude of relationships … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Los Banos priest begins jail time for child porn conviction
The Rev. Robert E. Gamel convicted of possession of child pornography Gamel led St. Joseph parish in Los Banos for five years He avoided prison time, but not jail time … Click to Continue »
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