Remembering Herb London of Inyo and Ojai

For some ten years back in the 60s and 70s, Herb London sat on the Inyo Board of Supervisors. He was a no nonsense, down to earth, straight talking man who was passionate about proper public planning and wilderness, and he was a story teller extraordinaire. London...

More snow advice from Mammoth Fire Dept.

The heavy winter walls of snow in Mammoth Lakes prompted a news release from the Mammoth Fire Department this week. Lots of advice on how to protect your home, property and Mammoth Fire Chief Brent Harper family from collapsing roofs, broken propane pipes and blocked...

Mammoth Fire Department on dangers of heavy snow

As the snow piles up in Mammoth Lakes so does the potential for real danger. The Mammoth Lakes Fire Department has laid out the concerns. Thom Heller, Fire Marshall, named accumulation of large amounts of snow and ice on roofs, blockage of vents for heating and hot...

Big Pine fire victims receive volumes of help

Almost two weeks ago, sudden and brutal fire tore down the foothills to Big Pine. The blazes destroyed some 30 structures and left 19 families homeless. The flood of help has come from all over the Eastern Sierra and beyond. Here’s the latest. At the Methodist...

Orphaned badger goes to Eastern Sierra Wildlife Care

In an accident near Independence, a family of badgers, all except for one young animal, was killed on the highway. Eastern Sierra Wildlife Care took in the little orphan and will try to save it. It’s mother and siblings were not so fortunate. This young juvenile...