In the small town of Los Banos there are many hidden talents among everyone.  A neighbor can be a professional opera singer or a mailman can be extremely talented in theater but has anyone ever considered the talent among Los Banos High School’s students?  These four students, Marcos Carranza...

The Home Economics Club organized an activity for club members where they learned about budgeting through making ramen. The idea originated from the club’s president, Hailey Tangco (12), who decided to turn a popular online trend of making ramen into a fun and educational experience. Members were...

Drama is working on a new performance based on a play called, "Not Another Bedtime Story!" for March 6, 7, and 8. The play involves Katie and Max Grimm who are tired of having to listen to their mom’s bedtime stories about fluffy hamsters and magic smiles. When they tell her they've outgrown them,...

FFA students take part in projects throughout the year.  Project Competition allows students with exceptional Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) projects to compete against peers from 15 schools this year.  Each student delivers a 15-20 minute presentation that includes a hands-on activity,...

On January 24, students and staff took part in the Battle of the Books at Merced High School. It was the school’s first time competing since 2019, and despite the long break, the teams gave it their best shot. LBHS sent two student teams and one staff team, with each participant reading twenty books...

Due to a recent influx of cases of bird flu, California Governor Newsom and state veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones announced on January 8, 2025 that all dairy and poultry projects are banned from displays at fairs and shows until further notice. H5N1 Avian Influenza also known as bird flu is an infection...

MEDLIFE is a new club and it could turn out to be very helpful for students who plan on furthering their education in the medical field. Ms. Kayla Jimenez stated that MEDLIFE was created to inspire and support students who are passionate about healthcare and making a difference in underserved communities....

Balloting time is officially here. This leaves many students wondering what elective to pick. Well here's why to pick Journalism.  Journalism is a great course for those who enjoy writing and plan on pursuing a career in the media field which includes websites, blogs, social media, podcasts, photojournalism,...

The yearbook editor plays a vital role in shaping how memories of the school year are preserved. Balancing creativity with organization, they work tirelessly to gather photos, stories, and highlights that reflect the unique experiences of their classmates. Biridiana Sandoval (11) is the editor-in-chief...

On February 3, the Hispanic/Latino community united together to voice their opposition to the recent deportation under President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration policies. These policies include stronger border security/enforcement by suspending undocumented migrants into the US, ending the...

The regional competition for the Merced Academic Decathlon was held on February 1.  After years without a team, Los Banos resumed the program which resulted in great results. Under the coaching of Mr. Felix Sanchez, the results are as follows: Honors Team: Vivian Le (11) 1st Place Gold...

The Rotary Speech contest was held on January 29 at Merced College.  FFA participants Zoey Wooten and Karley Rocha and Interact Club member, Isabella Guerra participated by giving a speech on "The Magic of Rotary." Out of eight contestants, Guerra placed second.  This was her first public speaking...

Students are using their free time to learn how to drive and preparing for that dreadful day at the DMV to gain personal transportation. To take the driver’s test at the DMV, students must make an appointment online on their website or in person. After setting up an appointment, students will need...

Students reflect on their bucket lists and different things they’ve wanted to do from accomplishments in school to trips and big purchases.  Most students when asked what was on their bucket list shared a variety of things, such as big purchases to completing different projects and creating experiences....

For many high school students, keeping up with academics, extracurriculars, and part-time jobs is a challenging balance. Leah Rogers (11) and Kirsten Carrillo (11) are two hard working teens who have overcome these challenges when they took on part-time jobs. Carrillo, who has been working at Fosters...