Sierra Wave Media

Eastern Sierra News for February 03, 2026

 

 

 

 

Bear Home Invasions on the Rise in Mammoth Lakes

A town somewhat overrun by ravenous bears? Mammoth Lakes law enforcement and bear management do have their hands full. Police Chief Randy Schienle had earlier talked to us about the problem bear known as Blondie, who continues to rack up home invasions. Chief Schienle...

Bishop Tribe Donates New Bus to ESTA

To boost the number of buses that serve the Bishop Paiute Reservation, the Tribe donated a brand new bus to the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority. On Tuesday, Tribal Chairman William Vega turned over the bus keys to ESTA director John Helm in front of the Tribal...

Lone Pine Resident Arrested on Rape Charges

Inyo Sheriff Deputies have arrested a Lone Pine resident on felony rape charges. Carma Roper with the Sheriffs Department reports that 28-year-old Bernardo Ruiz Castro was arrested Monday and is being held in the Inyo County Jail on felony rape charges. Roper has few...