Sheffield Sentenced to Prison

More than a eyar ago, Bobbie Sheffield, who called himself a reverend and a PHD, worked as director of the Resource Center in Mammoth Lakes. After an investigation, police arrested Sheffield for alleged embezzlement. He disappeared before the Court sentenced him....

Mississippi Man Ordered to Undergo Evaluation

In recent court proceedings, 49 year old Charles Wesley Marks, formerly of Mississippi, entered a plea of no contest for felony auto theft. More than a month ago, Bishop Police responded to a report of a truck stolen from in front of a business. Officers from several...

Mammoth “Bear Man” Fired

Last week Mammoth Town Officials issued a press release to distance themselves from Steve Searles sticker campaign to raise awareness of crime and methamphetamine use in Mammoth. A few days later, the Police Chief fired Searles from his position as wildlife officer....

Roadrunner Cheats Death

Eastern Sierra Wildlife Care volunteers recently returned to the wild a roadrunner, hit three times on Highway 395. While the ability to survive catastrophe is usually attributed to a certain genius coyote, after a few weeks under the care of the volunteers this road...

Forest Service Issues Cross Country Vehicle Ban

As part of their forestwide transportation plan, Inyo National Forest officials have issued a temporary order that bans cross country for motorized vehicles. Starting April 15th, taking your truck, rhino, or motorcycle off an existing road, track or trail could lead...