by News Staff | Jul 1, 2021 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, National Park Service, Press Release, Public Safety, United States Forest Service
It is no secret that there is an extended, severe drought in California. Thunderstorms have already started several wildfires started by lightning strikes and more are expected over the next several months. Given the seriousness of the situation, coupled with the fact...
by News Staff | Jul 1, 2021 | Corona Virus, News Releases, Press Release, Public Health, Public Safety, Vaccination
Residents Encouraged to Visit My Turn Website to Schedule Appointments Effective July 1, Mono County Public Health’s walk-in clinics will be winding down to twice per month as local partners, including Mammoth Hospital, join us in administering COVID-19 (Coronavirus)...
by News Staff | Jun 30, 2021 | Fire, News Releases, Press Release, Public Safety, United States Forest Service
From the recent enactment of Juneteenth as a federal holiday to the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, Americans have long visited their local national forest to celebrate significant U.S. milestones. Holiday weekends can be an active time for fire starts, and it goes...
by News Staff | Jun 29, 2021 | Fire, Inyo County Sheriff's Office, News Releases, Press Release, Public Safety, United States Forest Service
#InyoCreekFire update – June 29 at 6:30pm: The Inyo Creek Fire has burned 592 acres and is 90% contained. Firefighters continue to work to gain containment in elevations ranging from 3,500 to 9,500 feet. Firefighter assigned to the Inyo Creek Fire assisted the...
by News Staff | Jun 27, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Inyo County Sheriff's Office, News Releases, Public Safety, United States Forest Service
Here’s the latest Information on the Inyo Creek Fire for June 27, 2021 @7:00pm Steady progress being made toward containment jumping from 35% to 50% to now 70% in over the past three days. Evacuation orders still in effect for most residents affect by fire...
by News Staff | Jun 22, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Letters to the Editor, Public Safety
Sierra Wave News received the following Letter to the Editor from Erin Gilpin of Bishop, Calif.: Recently there was a terrifying accident in Mammoth where a child on a bike was hit by a motorist. Following this accident, there have been posts on social media and in...
