Sheep Fire Sends Smoke to the Owens Valley

Thick smoke blanketed the Owens Valley near Big Pine and Independence this week. This appears to be coming from the Sheep Fire burning in Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park. This lightning caused fire has been burning in steep cliff areas and trees since July 15th but...

$81.1 Million Granted to Digital 395

Local officials say it will change life in the Eastern Sierra with new chances of economic development, communication and high tech activities. The project Digital 395 has received $81.1 million in federal stimulus funds, according to the US Department of Commerce....

Main St.-Minaret Collision in Mammoth Lakes

In Mammoth Lakes a collision in a main intersection caused some problems. Saturday night close to 8:30pm it was a case of “he said- he said.” Photo by Cleland Hoff Cleland Hoff was on scene after two vehicles collided at the intersection of Minaret and...