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Eastern Sierra News for August 24, 2024

 

 

 

 

LADWP grants easement to Inyo for Bishop Airport

For decades, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power refused to cut a deal for a long-term lease at Bishop Airport which stymied plans for an industrial park and undercut Federal Aviation Funding for improvements. Finally, the current DWP administration has said...

Prosecution case unfolds at Leplat murder trial

The murder trial of Louis Leplat of Bishop continues in Ventura County Court. Inyo District Attorney Art Maillet is presenting his case. Public defender Neil Quinn may start the defense case next week. According to court records, these witnesses have taken the stand...

Mammoth high school recognized by state

Mammoth High School, along with 96 other California schools, received a prestigious recognition. State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, announced exemplary schools selected as 2011 California Distinguished Schools. Mammoth High School was the only...

Return: Bears in Mammoth and Bear Whisperer

More on bears in Mammoth who have moved out of hibernation. Wildlife specialist Steve Searles said the bears are puzzled with so much snow on the ground, making it hard for them to find food. Two bears have already gone inside residential garages. That kind of...

Cats and dogs: Grace and Sienna

PETS of the WEEK – April 13, 2011 GRACE is a graceful, long-legged 18-month old Yellow Lab mix with a cute pink nose. Grace is a beauty, but she is also intelligent and loving. She is waiting for you! SIENNA is a gorgeous female Silver Tabby Manx (bob-tail cat)....