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Eastern Sierra News for February 01, 2026

 

 

 

 

Vehicle theft arrest

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...

Reckless driving arrest

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...

Hallenbeck promoted

(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...

June Fire update

  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...