Harris Case Still Set for Sentencing

Mike Harris of Chalfant Valley, convicted of molestation and rape of a child under 14, asked the court for a new lawyer. He was denied that request and now await further developments. Harris’s appointed attorney, Therese Henkel, said that she will raise some...

Bishop’s Bank Robbery Investigation Continues

In small town Eastern Sierra few expect armed bank robbers. So, a man with a gun who demanded money at Chase Bank in Bishop stunned more than a few. The investigation continues.   Photo by Catherine Hurdle   It was just after 6pm Wednesday when a man wearing...

Chase Bank Robbed at Gunpoint in Bishop

At 6:02pm Wednesday Bishop Police received a call that a hold-up was in progress at Chase Bank on Main St. Officers responded within minutes. Both Bishop Police and Inyo Sheriff’s deputies scoured the area in search of the suspect. At last word he was still at...

Munoz Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail

Ricardo Munoz of Mammoth Lakes appeared in court this week. Judge Ed Forstenzer handed down a sentence of 180 days in jail for crimes of lewd conduct in public. Authorities said that Munoz faced three counts of lewd conduct in public. Two charges stemmed from reported...