by News Staff | Sep 18, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
On September 17th, at about 6:20AM, Inyo County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Coso Junction Chevron Station for a dispute between the store clerk and a male subject (later identified as Erik Nelson, a 38 year old man from Lake Havasu, AZ). Nelson left the...
by News Staff | Sep 18, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
At approximately 3:20PM yesterday afternoon during routine patrol, a traffic stop was initiated by an Inyo County Sheriff’s Deputy on the corner of Mt. Whitney and Mt. View in Lone Pine for a Honda street bike with an obstructed/unreadable license plate. While the...
by News Staff | Sep 17, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
(Caltrans press release – It is unknown at this time who will replace Hallenbeck. Officials are waiting for appointment of an acting District 9 Director.) District 9 Director Tom Hallenbeck Appointed Chief of the Division of Traffic Operations in Sacramento...
by News Staff | Sep 17, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Update: June Fire Grows to 65 Acres- Crews Make Good Progress The June Fire is estimated to be 65 acres and 50% contained. Today, a coordinated effort included strategic retardant and water drops to help “box the fire” and cool hot spots along the edge while...
by News Staff | Sep 17, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Bishop Mayor Jim Ellis confirmed what a letter lines out – Colonel David Buckingham, former candidate for Bishop City Administrator, has donated $4,000 to two Bishop groups. The City of Bishop and Colonel Buckingham had signed an agreement to pay him $38,000 for...