Two arrested in Bishop in connection with stolen vehicle

by News Staff | Sep 20, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement

Bishop Police Department press release On Monday, September 19, 2016, at approximately 9:45 A.M., the Bishop Police Department received a call requesting assistance to the Denny’s Restaurant for a male and female couple refusing to pay their bill and arguing with...

Update: Owens River Fire estimated cost at almost $1.2 million

by News Staff | Sep 20, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement

(Note: Four historic structures at Alpers Ranch were destroyed by the Owens River Fire. Sierra Wave Media talked with Tim Alpers and that interview is available on the Eastern Sierra News TV 3 stream at the bottom of the main website page.) USFS press release Tuesday...

Teri Wise passes away at 61

by News Staff | Sep 20, 2016 | Law Enforcement

Teri Aileen Wise (aged 61) of Benton, California, passed away peacefully in her home on September 14th 2016, attended by her family. A native Californian, Teri moved to the Owens Valley in 1977 and while living in Lone Pine raised two kids, helped to build two homes...

GBAPCD issues health advisory for smoke

by News Staff | Sep 18, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement

Stage 2 Health Advisory Affected Communities: Mammoth Lakes Smoke Source: Owens River Fire Based on air pollution levels between 1:00 AM and 9:00 AM PDT on September 18, 2016 a Stage 2 Air Pollution Health Advisory has been issued for Mammoth Lakes. Smoke is being...

Owens River Fire at 6,000 acres, 20 percent contained

by News Staff | Sep 17, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement

USFS press release The Owens River Fire remains at 6,000 acres and 20% contained. Last night, crews focused on the active western flank and worked on containing several spot fires and slop overs caused by the afternoon winds yesterday. Crews worked on containing these...

Bishop man arrested after shots fired

by News Staff | Sep 13, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement

Inyo County Sheriff’s Office press release At approximately 4:30pm Monday afternoon Inyo County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a 911 call regarding shots heard at “Youth with a Mission” apartment/hotel complex on North Sierra Highway (outside of the town of...