by News Staff | Aug 17, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Total destruction – that was the result of a fire in Big Pine where officials say Harold Pierce lived. Big Pine Fire Chief John Marzano said that it was reported Pierce was doing some welding on his property which caused nearby trash to catch on fire....
by News Staff | Aug 17, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Dear Editor: The Mono County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team (SAR) held its 5th annual Golf Tournament on August 12 at the Snowcreek Golf Course and a good time was had by all! It was a very successful event, raising over $12,000. The money will be used to support...
by News Staff | Aug 16, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Attorneys and officials from the Town of Mammoth and Mammoth Lakes Land Acquisition continue to mediate a deal on the $43 million lawsuit debt. Assistant Town Manager Marianna Marysheva-Martinez said there is nothing new to report. She said both sides continue with...
by News Staff | Aug 16, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Search and Rescue in Progress on Merced River Date: August 16, 2012 (From Yosemite National Park website) One Fatality and One Missing Minor Near Vernal Fall Footbridge A ten year old boy was pronounced dead and a six year old boy remains missing...
by News Staff | Aug 16, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Indian Fire Update August 15, 2012 On Scene Contact: Becca Brooke, Fire Information Officer (760) 872-5046 Fire Status: Active Percent Contained: 100% Location: Southeast of Mono Lake, North of Highway 120 Date Started: August 8, 2012 (2:06pm) Cause: Lightning Size:...