Mono Sheriff Waits for State Budget Fall-Out

Among those who wait for the other shoe to fall on the State Budget, County Sheriffs. In Mono County, Sheriff Rick Scholl braces for the potential cut of rural law enforcement funds. $500,000-worth. The Cops grant, as it’s called, will apparently stay in place...

Surveys Reveal 2009 Travel Trends

Mammoth Mountain CEO Rusty Gregory shared that a California Tourism Commission meeting revealed that many resorts and retail stores have felt the pain of recession. Now, Leisure Group Travel reports that despite lots of uncertainty, travelers won’t stay home...

Charges Pending Against Harvey

Attorney Gerard Harvey, earlier arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of drugs, entered a drug rehab program and went back to work as public defender for Inyo County. Last month, deputies arrested Harvey on the allegation of witness intimidation. Now,...

New Truancy Law For Bishop

Monday night, the Bishop City Council approved a truancy ordinance that will make it illegal for minors to be on the streets of Bishop during hours when school is in session. Looking to curb small time crimes like vandalism and petty theft, along with delinquent...

Beer Theft Escalates at Bishop Vons

Sunday night at about 10:30, police arrested a Big Pine resident at the Vons in Bishop for alleged strong armed robbery and probation violations. Police report that 20-year-old Dakota Bever of Big Pine had attempted to steal a 30-pack of beer, but the situation...