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Eastern Sierra News for February 12, 2026

 

 

 

 

Death of Scientist in Big Pine Under Investigation

A 39-year-old Princeton graduate and post doctoral student from Berkeley died Saturday night, apparently when a wall furnace malfunctioned in his apartment in Big Pine, asphyxiating him, according to the Inyo County Coroner.Huan Tran was working towards his...

Harris Remains in Jail Pending Sentencing

Mike Harris of Chalfant Valley, convicted of child molestation and rape by a Mono Count Jury last week, remains in custody at the Mono County Jail, pending sentencing on January 22nd. Mike Harris As we had reported, Harris’ trial lasted about five weeks. He had...

Fire Relief Fundraiser At Union Bank

Fundraiser collections have been set up at a local bank for the three families that have recently lost their homes to fire. On Saturday, December 5th, a fire broke out between two homes on Navajo Circle in Bishop. Despite the tremendous efforts of the fire fighters,...

Two New Businesses Seek Bishop City Council Approval

At the Bishop City Council meeting Monday night, three businesses were asking for approval to move forward with plans – from a big,new sign to a new gym. Kevin Mazzu, who owns the McDonalds on Main Street, asked for council permission to put a new 74 square foot...

Los Angeles Times: McCoy’s New Calling

The man who still captures headlines in major media. Dave McCoy stands out in Tuesday’s Los Angeles Times, featured in the main section.The sub-head to the story by reporter Louis Sahagun says, “Dave McCoy, the elder statesman of the California ski...