New Hydro for Inyo-Mono?

Will three new hydro electric projects work in Inyo-Mono? Two people from Davis and Fair Oaks, California, will give it a try. Kelley Sackheim and Richard Ely have filed applications with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to build hydro plants here. One of the...

Lozano Sentenced to 50 Year Term

Nearly 2 years ago, Mono Sheriff's deputies and other law enforcement arrested Mario Lozano who was hiding out at a home in the Crowley area. He was wanted by El Dorado County in the shooting death of Kacie Barron, daughter of Bishop's Lee Barron. A jury...

Climate Conference on the Way

Another issue for the future of our mountainous region – what will climate change do? A reminder that a major climate conference will unfold in the Eastern Sierra in November, but registration is underway now. The University of CA White Mountain Research...

Ski Reprieve!

The big news of the Memorial Day holiday? The weather. Sweltering heat transformed into winter again with snow in Mammoth Lakes. The snowfall ruined a number of planned outdoor events but a foot of fresh snow did extend ski season for another week. Mammoth Mountain...

Measure R as Investment, not Tax

With the cost of fuel through the roof and just about everything else, will the public want to vote in a new tax in Mammoth Lakes? Those in support of Measure R believe they will. John Wentworth of Mammoth, instrumental in Measure R’s placement on the ballot,...