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Los Banos is an incorporated city in the County of Merced in California's Central Valley. The town, with current population estimated at 32,280, is growing at a 3 to 5 percent rate
per year. The city maintains the small town charm which is a characteristic of so many rural, farming communities. With an average temperature of 72 degrees, a comfortable and less expensive way of life can be found here. 
Los Banos shopping opportunities continue to grow. Currently there are three shopping centers, and a charming tree-lined downtown district. Large chain retail operations include  Wal*Mart, JCPenney, SaveMart, Walgreens, Food-4-Less, KMart and a Sears Retail Dealer Store. Plans have been discussed for a Home Depot and Lowes to begin building in the next few years. Because of the high traffic volume on Pacheco Blvd. (State Route 152) there are numerous national fast food restaurants, and other travel related businesses located there.
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Los Banos is located near the geographical center of California in the San Joaquin Valley.  
Los Banos is about a 2 hour drive from San Francisco, Oakland and Sacramento. The Monterey Peninsula is less than a 1 1/2 hour trip as is San Jose. The world famous natural wonder, Yosemite National Park can also be reached within 2 hours and the City of Fresno is 67 miles away.
The Crossroads of California describes Los Banos because State Highways 33, 165 and 152 all pass through the city and Interstate 5 is 6 miles to the west with U.S. Highway 99 30 minutes to the east.  
Los Banos is famous for its agricultural products, including melons, almonds, walnuts, apricots, cotton, tomatoes and dairy products.
 
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