Fatal Motorcycle Wreck on 395

One dead and one seriously injured after a bad motorcycle accident Monday. CHP Officers report that just after 6:30 Monday evening, 53 year old Irvine resident Mark Alan Wright was driving his 2006 Harley Davidson northbound on 395 near Coso Junction. Wright had a...

No Discoveries at Barker Ranch, So Far

As of yesterday afternoon, the crews digging at the Barker Ranch hideout of Charles Manson had found no evidence of bodies. Sheriff Bill Lutze said the heat is stifling and the crews had to order extra water. Inyo Sheriffs deputies, along with officials from Oakridge...

Mule Days Attendance Down (But Not Out)

Mule Days are upon us here in the Eastern Sierra. People from around the country will bring their beloved animals to Bishop for the annual celebration of the mule, but this year it appears that fewer people will make the trek. Mule Days Volunteer Barbara Laughon...

Supervisor Says He Does Have Concrete Plans

After recent candidates' forums, we described politicians talk as sadly lacking in plans for action. District 5 Incumbent Supervisor Richard Cervantes took issue with our assessment. Cervantes has now offered ideas which he believes will translate into action to...

Who is the Company that Beat Mammoth in Court?

While the Town of Mammoth Lakes awaits its fate over the $30 million Hot Creek court judgment, some have begun to ask, Who is Hot Creek or Mammoth Lakes Land Acquisition as the company is identified on the lawsuit? The Land Company originally known as Hot Creek is now...