More Bishop Trees Set to Come Down

More than 100 old trees in the center of Bishop either have or will come down to make way for sidewalks. Opinions vary around town. Mary Baker protested the removal of a big old tree in her neighborhood. City officials say they have received no other comments against...

Jury Tampering Conviction in Inyo Court

Small-town talk led to a conviction for jury tampering in Inyo County. Last week, Christine Watterson was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail for jury tampering in a case that involved her son, Mitchell David. In September, Big Pine residents James Williams and...

Mammoth Council Weighs Budget Shortfall

Budget woes continue to grow for the Town of Mammoth Lakes. With Transient Occupancy Tax, or TOT, being down 20 percent in January as well as sales tax taking a hit from what was projected, the Town is looking toward a $1.3 million shortfall by the end of the fiscal...

Mural Society Moves On

The recent destruction of one of Bishop’s historic murals to make way for building improvements has raised questions about the future of the other 22 murals and any new projects. Mural Society members say they will address this. The past murals involved raising...

Mountaineering Presentation at Mammoth High

Andy Selters has some real adventures to talk about. Selters, famed Eastern Siesrra climber, photographer and writer, will present a multimedia show as a Mammoth High School National Honors Society fundraiser Friday evening. Selters' show, called "Tall...