🌱 How 75 pet surgeries could reshape Los Banos’ stray animal problem

Hello Los Banos! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How 75 pet surgeries could reshape Los Banos’ stray animal problem
• What’s still left before Shaunessy Village Park finally opens?
• Will this week’s stable lake level finally fire up stripers?

Also on today's calendar: Y.E. Basketball Camp Ages 6-11 Coed (Dec 22-23) - Los Banos, CA 2025.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 47 and low of 37 degrees.
• Friday: Fog, then some sun, temps: high: 50, low: 39.
• Saturday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. SNIP Bus Brings Big Impact to Los Banos: 75 Pets Spayed and Neutered in Just Two Days (losbanosenterprise.com) — A recent two-day SNIP Bus clinic in Los Banos provided low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for 75 dogs and cats, easing pressure on local shelters. Organizers say accessible services like this are crucial for reducing stray populations, improving animal health, and lowering long-term animal control costs for the community.
   

2. Shaunessy Village Park Finally Nears Completion After Years of Delay (losbanosenterprise.com) — Shaunessy Village Park in Los Banos is finally in its last construction phase, with playgrounds, shade structures, and picnic areas largely in place. After years of delays tied to a slow land transfer, the city now expects to open the long-promised neighborhood park soon, giving nearby families much-needed recreational space.
   

3. Roger George Guide Service Fishing Report: 12.10.2025 San Luis Reservoir (losbanosenterprise.com) — Anglers around Los Banos are seeing San Luis Reservoir hold steady at a high water level, which could soon boost the striper bite as the full moon wanes and water cools. A local guide reports sporadic action but some solid fish trolling deep, and expects better topwater and reaction-bait fishing in the coming days despite lingering fog banks.
   

4. Two Suspects Arrested on Robbery, Firearm Charges After Pismo Beach Shoplifting Incident (crimevoice.com) — A 20-year-old Los Banos resident was among two men arrested after an alleged armed shoplifting incident at a Pismo Beach 7-Eleven, with his bail set over $100,000. Police say license plate cameras helped locate the suspects’ vehicle, and multiple agencies assisted in the arrest and booking on robbery, firearm, and related charges.
   

5. Hawks collect fooball honors (cerescourier.com) — Los Banos recently hosted the Western Athletic Conference coaches’ meeting where several Central Valley Hawks football players earned all-league honors for their standout fall performances. Local fans may recognize the WAC connection as coaches highlighted the athletes’ leadership, offensive production, and defensive impact during a competitive season.
   

📸 Around Los Banos

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Banos

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• Lathrop vs Pacheco
  Pacheco High School, 200 Ward Rd, Los Banos
  4:15 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 22

• Y.E. Basketball Camp Ages 6-11 Coed (Dec 22-23) - Los Banos, CA 2025
  City of Los Banos Community Center , 645 7th St , Los Banos
  9:00 am

Monday December 29

• Y.E. Basketball Camp Ages 6-11 Coed (Dec 29-30) - Los Banos, CA 2025
  City of Los Banos Community Center , 645 7th St , Los Banos
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• GHS Paint Night
  Gustine Unified Gustine, CA 95322
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• GHS JV Boys Soccer Vs. Gregori HS
  Gustine Unified Gustine, CA 95322
  3:00 pm
• GHS Boys Varsity Vs. Hilmar
  Gustine Unified Gustine, CA 95322
  3:30 pm

Monday December 15

• GHS boys/girls Soccer Vs. Orestimba
  Gustine Unified Gustine, CA 95322
  3:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• GHS Girls Basket ball Vs Dos Palos
  GHS Gustine, CA 95322
  5:00 pm
• Dos Palos Broncos vs Gustine Reds
  Dos Palos High School , 1701 E Blossom St , Dos Palos
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• GHS Girls Basketball Vs Big Valley Christian
  GHS Gustine, CA 95322
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• GHS Boy/girls soccer Vs. Waterford
  GHS Gustine, CA 95322
  3:00 pm
• GHS Girls Basketball Vs Pacheco
  GHS Gustine, CA 95322
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My witchy self loves the crows that I have endured in the 4 years of living here but thus winter i have bats in my trees.
  I absolutely love it. I come from San Juan where I had bats surrounding my home on summer. Why do I have bats in winter here? (Nextdoor E Pacheco Blvd)
• Good afternoon, Los Baños community.
  I have a question: is it illegal to use the fireplace? It's my first year here. Thank you in advance. (Nextdoor Ranchwood Estates)

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Los Banos. Apply here.
• Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Los Banos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Banos here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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