Marianna Marysheva-Martinez, hired in early March as Mammoth’s Interim Town Manager, initially planned to move on at the end of June. Martinez has confirmed that, as allowed by her contract, she will stay on in a month-to-month arrangement to assist the Town as needed. Martinez did confirm that one of those tasks will involve negotiations […]
Above average snow and rain makes this a dangerously high water year for the Owens Valley and entire Eastern Sierra. The Inyo Sheriff’s Office issue flood prevention tips. Officials suggest that you remove obstructions from waterways; clear ditches of all plants, rocks and debris; clear overhanging vegetation from your waterways to ensure maximum flow; open […]
Provided by Dennis Mattinson, Eastern Sierra Weather Forecaster SierraWave Radio – TV – Online News www.easternsierraforecast.com MONDAY 27-JUN -2011, 6:59 AM PDT Sunny and warm today as high pressure rules. But, starting tomorrow, a rather strong upper level trough approaches the West Coast and moves inland through Wednesday. This will bring a sharp drop in […]
Summer is here and a lot of us travel north to cooler climes from the Indian Wells Valley. If you travel through Bishop be forewarned: “there’s a new sheriff in town”. Akin to the age-old unethical use of speed traps, Bishop has found a way to pad their coffers with at least one version of […]
Dear Editor, Cattle routinely graze in Inyo Federal Wilderness area, which are off limits to vehicles (often even on established roads). I walked an area above Cartago today that was otherwise pristine but for havoc wreaked by cloven hoofs on the delicate protective crust of Owens Valley floor and slopes. Yesterday, I walked to the […]
A word of caution from Caltrans – slow down and watch for deer. Last month, migrating deer crossed paths with several vehicles. Caltrans has just issued tips for avoiding animals on the road. They say to stay alert, awake and sober. Watch for deer crossing and speed limit signs. Scan the road for deer and […]
The debt scenario in Mammoth Lakes has driven a number of citizens to ghastly imaginings. Will the Town be able to afford more than public safety services? What about all those years of work on recreation and marketing? What about all those tax measures designed to pump up the Town? As residents ponder the dire […]
In a mostly bad news year for the Town of Mammoth Lakes, a bright spot. The Auto Club’s publication called VIA Magazine has named Mammoth Lakes number one in the top five mountain towns. Mammoth beat out Bend, Oregon; Jackson, Wyoming; Crested Butte, Colorado; and Ashland Oregon. The article says, “Geologic mischief tends to beget […]
By early 2012, the Bishop area will enjoy a brand new hospital building. The project started a few years back when the voters approved a bond measure for the building, which will be fully paid for with additional help from hospital profits. This week, officials opened the doors of the new building for media tours. […]
Over the last several years, members of the Inyo County Grand Jury say they have continued to receive complaints about how County Supervisors and Department heads treat employees. In some cases, the Jury’s Final Report says, officials have talked to employees “in an inappropriate manner within hearing of other employees and the public.” The Jury […]
The Mammoth Town Council voted on an interim budget Wednesday night. They managed to balance it even with a $2.7 million shortfall. The balancing act is built on concessions from employee unions, elimination of some positions, a reduction in projects, use of tax measure money, and reduction of contracts. Now, the Council faces the $41 […]
Forecast: The Owens Valley, Mammoth and Mono County Provided by: Dennis Mattinson, Eastern Sierra Weather Forecaster Sierra Wave Radio – TV – Online News www.easternsierraforecast.com FRIDAY 24-JUN-2011, 7:19 AM Our ridge of high pressure, the one that brought us the short hot spell, has weakened and is now over New Mexico. An upper level trough […]
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