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Eastern Sierra News for February 12, 2026

 

 

 

 

Collision Leads to DUI Arrest

On Monday, Highway Patrol Officers arrested a 58-year-old man from Olancha after a vehicle accident that ended in major injuries to a young man from Bakersfield. Highway Patrol Officers report that Gary Duane Nupen was driving a 2009 Toyota northbound on 395 at about...

Inyo Water Projects Move Ahead

In the old days, as LADWP churned Owens Valley water south to fill up LA swimming pools, Diaz Lake in Lone Pine used to drop dangerously low with local fears that LA might let it dry up. In one of the past agreements, DWP did give in to water delivery for Diaz, but...

Bishop Considers Future Purchase of DWP Parking Lots

As DWP considers the sale of some leased property in Eastern Sierra towns, the City of Bishop may have the option to buy City parking lots from Los Angeles. At the City Council meeting Monday night, City Administrator Rick Pucci explained that he had received an...

Pet Corner: Fireworks Freak Pets

PET CORNER Fireworks Frighten Pets and Overload Animal Shelters by Lisa Schade of ICARE Pet owners are being asked to take special precautions to make sure their pets don’t run away during the upcoming Independence Day holiday celebrations. The Fourth of July...

Mono Charges For Man Accused of Stealing From DWP

In March, 60-year-old Independence resident Clarke Henry Lennox was arrested for possession of property allegedly stolen from the LA Department of Water and Power. Lennox now faces additional charges in Mono County. Lennox was arrested after Inyo Sheriff Deputies, DWP...

Inyo Mosquito Crews Go on the Attack

With heavy water run-off this year, Inyo’s Mosquito Control crew zipped into high gear right away. Mosquito Program Manager Jerry Oser said the department has gone to a facebook page to keep track of insect outbreaks. Mosquito Control crews fog with insecticide...