June Fire – 85% contained

June Fire- 85% Contained The June Fire remains at 65 acres and is now 85% contained.  Last night the fire continued to smolder in areas of heavy fuels on the ground. Firefighters continued to mop-up focusing on these key hot spots. Today, firefighters will be again be...

Collision on 168

Just before noon Friday, two vehicles collided at the intersection of State Route 168 and Otey Road in Bishop. One of the drivers was injured. According to the Highway Patrol, 18-year-old Amanda Barlese of Bishop was driving a pick-up truck west on 168. 67-year-old...

Mono issues layoff notices

Faced with a recommendation of 9 employee layoffs and other cost-cutting measures, the Mono Supervisors did vote to balance the County budget and proceed with recommendations. County Administrator Jim Leddy and Finance Director Leslie Chapman had written a letter to...

June Fire human-caused

June Fire Human-Caused Fire Investigators have determined that the June Fire was human-caused. An employee of June Mountain was operating heavy equipment on June Mountain Ski Area when the fire ignited. Recent fires on both US Forest Service land and Bureau of Land...

MLPD: car seat safety check

CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK The Mammoth Lakes Police Department, in conjunction with Safe Kids California Mono County Project, will be conducting a Car Seat Safety Check at the Police Station on Saturday, September 20, from10 a.m. until Noon.  The Police Station is located...