BrightSource solar hearings start

The big question now in the solar future of Inyo County is whether or not the State Energy Commission will let BrightSource Energy build its major Hidden Hills Solar project near Death Valley. Hearings on the proposed 500-megawatt project were scheduled to start...

LADWP controlled burn

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power confirmed Monday that the agency was conducting a controlled burn north of the community of Independence.  The burn sent the smell of smoke into the town.  Winds were mostly calm, and the fire remained controlled.  (Photos...