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In a dramatic turn of events, Los Banos City Manager Josh Pinheiro has resigned effective immediately, concluding a tenure fraught with controversy and leadership challenges. Pinheiro, a figure of substantial public scrutiny, leaves the city amid lingering dissatisfaction from city officials and residents over fiscal decisions and governance policies. His resignation opens a new chapter for Los Banos as the freshly elected city council, led by incoming Mayor Mike Amabile, prepares to investigate the financial implications of Pinheiro’s time in office. Moving forward, the city seeks stabilization and transparency, hoping to usher in an era of community-driven governance and renewed public confidence.