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Los Banos Drivers See $7. 19 For Regular Gas as California Average Tops $6
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (233+ words) Los Banos, CA (May 1, 2026) " A Los Banos gas station posted regular unleaded gasoline at $7. 19 per gallon this week. The $7. 19 figure is well above the official average price for Los Banos, Merced County or California. According to AAA, the Merced-area average…...
UC Merced Study Explores Whether Agave Could Be a Future Crop for California
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (330+ words) UC Merced, CA (April 17, 2026) " Researchers at University of California, Merced are studying whether agave, -a drought-tolerant plant best known for producing tequila, could become a viable crop in California's water-strained agricultural landscape. The research, announced April 16, focuses on how agave…...
Asm. Soria Plans to Introduce Bill Preventing Registered Sex Offenders from Running for Public Office in California
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (189+ words) Merced, CA (March 4, 2026) " Today, Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria (D-Merced) has announced plans to introduce new legislation aimed at preventing registered sex offenders from running for any local or state public office in California. The action stems from reports of a registered…...