🌱 How could this Trump-era water plan change supplies near Los Banos?

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In today's newsletter:

• How could this Trump-era water plan change supplies near Los Banos?

Also on today's calendar: Captain Mama Visits Open Cockpit Day and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 52 degrees.
• Thursday: Hot with plenty of sun, temps: high: 91, low: 55. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 92 and low of 54 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Trump Water Plan Could Increase Deliveries Through California Water Projects (losbanosenterprise.com) — A new federal “Action 5” water operations plan tied to a Trump-era executive order could boost deliveries through the San Luis Reservoir and related facilities right outside Los Banos, potentially shifting how much water moves in wet and dry years. State agencies have raised concerns about fish protections and coordination, and the final impact here will depend on future water conditions, state adoption, and possible legal challenges.
   

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📸 Around Los Banos

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Banos

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 23

• Captain Mama Visits Open Cockpit Day →
  5050 Santa Fe Dr, Atwater
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• LBHS PIANO RECITAL #2
  Los Banos High MPB
  7:00 pm

Friday May 15

• LBHS 2026 GRADUATION VIP SEAT PACKAGE SILENT AUCTION #3
  Los Banos High Quad and or MPB
  5:30 pm
• LBHS MULTICULTURAL NIGHT
  Los Banos High Quad
  5:30 pm

Saturday May 16

• LBHS 2026 GRADUATION VIP SEAT PACKAGE SILENT AUCTION #4
  Los Banos High MPB
  5:00 pm

Wednesday May 20

• Y.E. Soccer Class level 3: 8-11 yrs (May 20-Jun 10) - Los Banos, CA 2026 →
  College Greens Park, 1815 College Greens Dr, Los Banos
  3:30 pm
• Y.E. Soccer Class level 3: 8-11 yrs (May 20-Jun 10) →
  College Greens Park, 1815 College Greens Dr, Los Banos
  3:30 pm
• Y.E. Soccer Class level 2: 5-7 yrs (May 20-Jun 10) - Los Banos, CA 2026 →
  College Greens Park, 1815 College Greens Dr, Los Banos
  4:20 pm

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📣 Los Banos Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Breakfast with the Principal
  Westside Union Elementary Los Banos, CA 93635
  8:30 am
• LBHS 2026 GRADUATION VIP SEAT PACKAGE SILENT AUCTION #2
  Los Banos High MPB
  7:00 pm
• LBHS BAND FAREWELL CONCERT
  Los Banos High MPB
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• GES 3rd grade field trip
  Gustine Unified Gustine, CA 95322
• GES Wax Museum
  Gustine Unified Gustine, CA 95322

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Before and after cleaning up this central AC unit, definitely needed some attention, it’s gonna be a hot summer!
  Any questions or comments are welcome as always. Stay cool neighbors! (Nextdoor College Greens)
• Been seeing the trinket boxes and wanted to possibly add one to the neighborhood park near my home, but im wondering if the city would mind if a box was set there?
  The other two ive seen in LB are in actual homes. (Nextdoor Pioneer and Volta)

• McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Los Banos. Apply here.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Los Banos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Banos here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Gustine

• Gustine FFA and Westside 4 H earn top honors at Merced County Spring Fair (westsideconnect.com)
• Gustine Traveling Library launches R.E.A.D. literacy campaign (westsideconnect.com)
• Chicken Little becomes unlikely companion — and reminder to keep wildlife wild (westsideconnect.com)

Livingston

• Honda And Acura Owners Can Now Add Thule Gear At The Dealer (mercedsunstar.com)
• SI Quiz: Can You Name Every Golfer With Multiple Wins at the PGA Championship? (mercedsunstar.com)

Atwater

• Becoming a Whooping Crane Addict The Seductive, Alluring Call of the Cranes (focusingonwildlife.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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