Hate Crime Alleged in Big Pine Graffiti Case

The Inyo County District Attorneys office will seek hate crime enhancements against Big Pine Resident Ryan Jones. Jones was charged with five counts of felony graffiti in June for allegedly spray painting swastikas and other Nazi symbols in many locations in Big Pine...

Fatal Accident on Main Street Bishop

Tuesday afternoon in Bishop, emergency workers responded to two separate three car pile ups, both caused by drivers with medical conditions. The second of the two accidents occurred at about 4:45 and ended in a fatality. Bishop Police, the Highway Patrol, and Symons...

Assessor Enters Plea to DUI

Former Mono County Assessor James Lovett has pled no contest to a charge of driving under the influence. Mono District Attorney George Booth described Lovett’s sentence as “standard” in a first offense case. Lovett was fined $1470, and will be on...

Don’t Cut Service, Raise Bus Fares

50 people, mostly disabled and elderly, sat for two hours and talked passionately about why they believe Eastern Sierra Transit Authority should not cut Dial A Ride service in Bishop. One after another, citizens spoke up. Many said they would prefer a fare increase...