Los Banos Talk with Justin Collins

In this first episode of Los Banos Talk I interviewed Paul Llanez Candidate for Mayor of the City of Los Banos about issues such as crime, fireworks, homelessness, water, and public safety. We talk about his experience, and why he believes he is qualified to be mayor.

In this podcast I interview Nichole Blackwell, who recieved a package of seeds in the mail from China that she did not order. This has been occuring in all 50 states, and currently the Department of Agriculture would like you to not plant the seeds, because it could be an invasive species, carrying a fungus, bacteria, virus, etc. If you happen to receive one of these packages of seeds in the mail labeled "Jewlery" or "ring" and it contains seeds, or if you did not order any seeds and receive some in the mail. Please report it to the Merced County Agriculture Commissioner (209) 385-7431

On this episode of Los Banos Talk I interview Rhonda Lowe, our SBA representative for Los Banos. We talk about some of the challenges local businesses are facing, and some of the ways they can adapt. As well as the different services that are available to small businesses during the pandemic. Rhonda Lowe SBA LB Cell: (209) 704-4384 Email: lbpub@earthlink.net

In this interview Scott Silveira and I discuss the recent 1/2 sales tax ballot measure that ultimately failed to make it on to the ballot this November. He explains why he supported it, and going forward what work still needs to be done. We talk about the CARES Act funding, and what it means for local businesses and the community at large. Scott Silveira Merced County Supervisor District Five Office:(209) 385-7366 Cell: (209) 769-0921 Fax: (209) 726-7977 Email: Scott.Silveira@countyofmerced.com