Sierra Wave Media

Eastern Sierra News for February 10, 2026

 

 

 

 

LADWP Back with More Power Generation Plans for Inyo

After DWP’s David Freeman rushed forward with mega plans for solar development in the Owens Valley, the rush ran into snags and basically fizzled. Now, the power side of DWP will give it another go. The water side seems absent. DWP sent out a meeting notice for...

Two Mammoth Residents Arrested on Drug Charges

When they saw a car swerving erratically on Highway 395 up Sherwin Grade, Mono Sheriff Deputies pulled the car over to check out the situation. As a result, officers said they arrested the driver and passenger, both Mammoth Lakes residents. Saturday evening officers...

Mop Up on Mono Fire Begins

Fire Fighters now have the upper hand on the Mono fire burning near Mono Lake. Forest Service Officials say that fire crews started mop up operations today. The Mono Fire grew to 1200 acres yesterday, burning through brush and scattered pines. Forest Officials reports...

Lone Pine Postmaster Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Some time in the early morning hours Sunday, 47-year-old Phillip Royal, Lone Pine’s Postmaster, sped into an elk on the Lone Pine Narrow Gauge Rd. He died from the collision. It was his birthday. Colleagues at the Lone Pine Post Office had birthday gifts to give...