by News Staff | Sep 5, 2008 | Past Posts
Terrence Wells scored three first-half touchdowns to lead the visiting Desert Scorpions to a 35-18 victory over the Mammoth Huskies in the season opener for both teams Friday night in Mammoth Lakes. The first half saw some fine play by both teams, but the second half...
by News Staff | Sep 5, 2008 | Past Posts
Speculation has run high after the Schulman Grove Visitor Center was burned to the ground Wednesday. Talk around town pointed to someone disgruntled with the wilderness issue. Investigators have not yet determined a cause, but local law enforcement is taking a serious...
by News Staff | Sep 5, 2008 | Past Posts
The Mono Supervisors wrapped up their discussion on the 2008/09 budget Tuesday, reaching consensus on a major overhaul of the Public Works Department and earmarking over $1 million for capital improvements to county facilities. The need for the Public Works overhaul...
by News Staff | Sep 5, 2008 | Bureaucrat Beat
The focus tightened this week. The Inyo Supervisors apparently do not much believe in environmental protection. During their wilderness discussion, several board members expressed disdain, not just difference of opinion, for those who favor protection of federal...
by News Staff | Sep 5, 2008 | Past Posts
As money troubles mount in Inyo County government, courthouse watchers wonder at some salaries and benefits. As one confidential source put it this week, "They talked about lay-offs for the rank and file in earlier months, now they're giving cars to...