Sierra Wave Media

Eastern Sierra News for February 12, 2026

 

 

 

 

Rusty’s Bar Case Still in the Court Process

In October, the Inyo District Attorney filed charges against four people in relation to a fight at Rusty’s Bar in Bishop in May. A scheduled arraignment for last week was continued.Two Mammoth Police Officers face misdemeanor disturbing the peace charges –...

Wind and Snow Add Up to Road Problems

The heaviest storm so far this winter left feet of snow, hopes for a good holiday, and five feet of snow on Mammoth Mountain since last Thursday. The stormy weather caused some problems, too.Saturday night, strong winds along with frozen snow took down a power line...

Missing Independence Resident Found Alive and Well

An 86-year-old Independence resident was found alive and well after spending a night near Mazourka Canyon. The Inyo Sheriffs Department, Inyo SAR volunteers, along with friends and family that volunteered, headed into the Inyo Mountains and the area east of the Owens...

Air Service To Mammoth Resumes Thursday

The Mammoth Airport is about to get busy as commercial air service gears up for a second year in a row. Commercial air service has been a goal for Mammoth Mountain and the Town of Mammoth Lakes for years. Last year, one flight a day serviced the Eastern Sierra. By...

Jury Convicts Mike Harris on Molestation and Rape

After five weeks of presentation of evidence, testimony and closing arguments, a Mono County jury found Mike Harris of Chalfant Valley guilty on 18 counts of molestation of a child under 14 and one count of forcible rape of a child under 14, plus a multiple victim...

Body of Missing Man Found Near Bodie

Mono Sheriff Officials say that searchers have found the body of a man missing out of Pleastanton since November. It appears the man may have been caught by the larger than expected Thanksgiving storm that also trapped travelers in the White Mountains and at South...