Hey there, Los Banos! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did your favorite Los Banos spots score in health inspections?
- Stone Fire near Los Banos is contained—what 100% containment really means
- Which softball star was crowned WAC MVP right here in Los Banos?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 103 and low of 64 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 101, low: 64.
- Sunday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 98 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Latest Merced County health inspections: Sushi spot gets ‘unsatisfactory' rating (mercedsunstar.com) — Several Los Banos eateries and facilities, including IHOP on Pacheco and New Bethany Residential Care, earned “good” health inspection ratings in Merced County’s latest round of checks. One Merced sushi restaurant received an “unsatisfactory” grade for temperature and sanitation issues, while a Los Banos bar and grill was rated “satisfactory.” Residents can use these results to make informed dining choices.

• Update: Stone Fire in Merced County remains fully contained by noon Thursday (sacbee.com) — A small wildfire dubbed the Stone Fire burned 23 acres near West Stone Road and North Creek Road by Los Banos but was fully contained by Thursday noon, according to Cal Fire. Crews have stopped the fire’s spread, though it may continue burning within control lines while investigators work to determine the cause and monitor conditions.

• Central Valley softball standouts recognized at WAC year-end head coaches' meeting (cerescourier.com) — Los Banos hosted the Western Athletic Conference head coaches’ meeting where Central Valley softball standouts, led by MVP pitcher and slugger Brooklynn Steeley, were honored for a breakout 12-2 league season. Several teammates earned major awards and all-league spots, capping a big turnaround from last year’s .500 finish.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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Festival of Dance 2026 - Merced Academy of Dance... →
Merced College Theater, 3600 M St, Merced
7:00 pm
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Journey USA (Journey Tribute) in Merced, CA →
Merced Theatre, 301 W Main St, Merced
8:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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New Life Church community outreach →
Applegate Park, 1045 W 25th St, Merced
11:00 am
Monday June 15
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Voices of Midlife: The Midlife Reset →
Valley Performance Physical Therapy, 1180 W Olive Ave i, Merced
5:30 pm
Friday June 19
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Juneteenth Day Holiday
Gustine Unified
Gustine, CA 95322
Saturday June 20
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Bear Creek Ukulele Society — The MAC →
Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W Main St, Merced
11:30 am
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Figure Drawing Saturdays — The MAC →
Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W Main St, Merced
11:30 am
Sunday June 21
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Father's Day BBQ →
The Kitchen at The Mission, 13070 CA-33, Santa Nella
11:00 am
Wednesday June 24
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Board Mtg 7PM
Gustine Unified
Gustine, CA 95322
Monday June 29
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CHP / Workout / Merced (MHS Track) →
Merced High School, 205 W Olive Ave, Merced
6:00 pm
Friday July 3
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41st Annual Gustine FFA Truck and Tractor Pull →
Gustine High School, 501 North Ave, Gustine
5:30 pm
Friday August 28
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Gustine Redskins vs Orestimba Warriors →
Gustine High School, 501 North Ave, Gustine
7:15 pm
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💬 Chatter
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- Next Paint Night at the Studio!
Join me in this fun, patriotic painting next week! RSVP to save your seat at (209) 733-0043 at Your Inner Artist with Julie - downtown, 510 I Street… (Nextdoor The Birds)
- ⚠️ Magnitude 2.88 earthquake reported
Jun 10
- 11:46 PM PDT: 2.88 magnitude earthquake occurred near Pinnacles, CA.
- 6:18 AM PDT: 2.66 magnitude foreshock occurred near Tres Pinos, CA.
… (Nextdoor )
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The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Los Banos. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Livingston
- Model Paulina Porizkova Tries on Jeans After Gaining ‘20 Lbs' (mercedsunstar.com)
- Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski Exits Thursday's Game With Apparent Injury (mercedsunstar.com)
Atwater
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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