by Deb Murphy | Jul 22, 2020 | California Dept Fish & Wildlife, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Inyo County, News Releases
Just when you think the world could not get much weirder, it does. Fish Springs and Black Rock fish hatcheries in Inyo County have been hit with an outbreak of lactococcus garvieae. Initially quarantined in late June, the decision has been made to euthanize the fish....
by News Staff | Jul 22, 2020 | News Releases, Press Release
(Press Release from Mono County Sheriff– Rescue of Climber on Mount Dana) On July 19, 2020, at 11:30 am, the Mono County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Search and Rescue (SAR) Team was called to assist a climber on the Third Pillar of Dana. The climber had taken a lead fall...
by News Staff | Jul 22, 2020 | Fire, News Releases, United States Forest Service
Fire crews are continuing to aggressively work on suppressing the Iris Fire, located west of Iris Meadows Campground and the Rock Creek Road on the Inyo National Forest. The fire is currently 40 acres and 20% contained. Investigators have determined that the fire is...
by News Staff | Jul 22, 2020 | Fire, Inyo County, Press Release
SUPPORT OUR LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS! July 21, 2020 – For 65 years the Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department has walked door-to-door to sell their annual Community Calendar. This long-standing fundraiser is supported each year by hundreds of residents with the proceeds...
by News Staff | Jul 22, 2020 | Law Enforcement, Press Release
Bryce Williams was riding a 2007 Honda Motorcycle traveling westbound on Poleta Rd just west of the Owens River Bridge at an extremely high rate of speed. Rodger Thornburg was driving a 2012 GMC 2500 eastbound on Poleta Rd west of the Owens River Bridge. Due to...
