🌱 Meet the Los Banos teen balancing construction work and early graduation.

Hi Los Banos! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Meet the Los Banos teen balancing construction work and early graduation.
• What Silveira’s big lead could mean for Los Banos’ next four years
• How did Los Banos’ Me-N-Ed’s fare in May food inspections?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Sunny and remaining very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 58.
• Friday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 96 and low of 58 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Senior Spotlight: Larry Amaya Gonzalez (losbanosenterprise.com) — A Los Banos student, Larry Amaya Gonzalez, is being celebrated for graduating early from Crossroads Alternative Education Center while helping his family’s construction business. His strong NWEA math performance, solid GPA, and bilingual skills highlight how local students are balancing work, language, and academics to reach their goals.
   

• Lara, Silveira hold early leads in Merced County Board of Supervisors races (mercedsunstar.com) — Los Banos residents appear set to keep Scott Silveira as their Merced County District 5 supervisor, with early results showing him far ahead of challenger Miguel Alejandre. The district, which includes Los Banos and Dos Palos, is focused on public safety and job creation. Another race sees newcomer Luis Lara leading in District 3, which covers communities northwest of Merced.
   

• Merced County Food Inspections Reveal 2 Unsatisfactory Ratings (losbanosenterprise.com) — Los Banos diners may be reassured that Me-N-Ed’s Pizzeria #8 earned a satisfactory rating in Merced County’s May food inspections, while two Merced restaurants must undergo reinspections after unsatisfactory scores. Overall, 80 of 87 inspected facilities countywide were rated good, and five were satisfactory, with most violations tied to food temperature control and repeat issues.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello, im 20 years old with a full time job, i live with my parents still and am saving to move out.
  They loaned me a paid off car that i pay 300 dollars a month to use plus maintenance (oil, tires, breakage, cleaning, gas). They recently decided… (Nextdoor Pioneer and Volta)
• Just made these
  Cups are $8 each Tumblers are $5 each One of the cups has a tiny flaw in the material of the cup. (As pictured) All the other cups I looked at were… (Nextdoor Rancho Mobile Park)

• Government Jobs posted a job opening for Fire Chief in Los Banos. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Los Banos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Banos here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Livingston

• Pop music superstar brings record-breaking concert tour to Bay Area (mercedsunstar.com)
• 49ers Offensive Line has Lofty Expectations Entering 2026 (mercedsunstar.com)
• OC Officials Won't Pursue Renewing Funding For New Black Infant Health Program (voiceofoc.org)

Atwater

• Merced County Authorities Arrest Driver After High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash Near Atwater (gvwire.com)

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Ok Los Banos! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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