Sierra Wave Media

Eastern Sierra News for February 12, 2026

 

 

 

 

My dog is also a bit of a chicken

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved dogs. Our family dogs, my brothers’ and sister’s dogs, my parents’ dogs, just love ’em all. I love chickens – grilled, smoked, still in shell – but I’m pretty sure I don’t...

Bishop’s Bank Robber Still At Large

The suspect in Bishop’s St. Patrick’s Day bank robbery remains at large, and police don’t really know if he’s dead or alive. It was the evening of March 17th when a man wearing dark glasses and a hat pulled down low walked into Chase bank and...

California Drivers Slow to Adjust To Cell Phone Laws

The law that requires hands free cell phones while driving has now been on the books for two years. The law may have led to more hands free cell phone use, but it has also led to much grumbling and surreptitious scanning for officers while making a call from the road....

New Faces Mark Changes in Mammoth Lakes

John Urdi, the new Director of Mammoth Lakes Tourism, is just one of several major, top level personnel changes in the works in Mammoth Lakes. Urdis official start date is not until July 26th, but the new director of the newly formed destination marketing...

Help ICARE Stitch Fund

Dear Friends of ICARE, Linus is a darling stray Terrier mix who was attacked by dogs on July 4th. Inyo County Animal Services transported him to the Bishop Veterinary Hospital where he received timely treatment for life-threatening wounds at a cost of $1,094. The...