by News Staff | Mar 22, 2018 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release The 50th edition of the Blake Jones Trout Derby is “in the books” and by all accounts, it was a resounding success! Nearly 700 anglers of all ages fished Pleasant Valley reservoir and the Owens River near Bishop on March 17th vying for their share of...
by News Staff | Mar 22, 2018 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy It’s tough to recruit, train and certify EMTs in the Eastern Sierra, but the White Mountain Fire Protection District seems to have found the right formula. The district that runs along the Hwy. 6 corridor from Hammil Valley to Benton went from one to 13...
by News Staff | Mar 21, 2018 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release BISHOP, CA –The Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) announces the completion of their largest conservation easement to date on Sceirine Point Ranch, showcasing how conservation and sustainable agriculture effectively work together. Owners Joe and David...
by News Staff | Mar 21, 2018 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Inyo Board of Supervisors Chair Dan Totheroh and the majority of the public commenters were confused over the three-page letter dealing with the County’s response to reopening the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan at Tuesday’s meeting. Here’s a...
by News Staff | Mar 21, 2018 | Obituaries
Roger Button was born December 22, 1949 in Bishop, CA. to Irene and Leslie Button. Roger passed away unexpectedly March 17, 2018. Roger grew up in the Owens Valley, and attended school in Lone Pine. He was active in the Boy Scouts, Troop 82. Roger’s father was the...