Sierra Wave Media

Eastern Sierra News for February 12, 2026

 

 

 

 

Trial Set for Inyo Murder Case

James Rambeau In June, 22-year-old James Rambeau of Bishop died from stab wounds. Sheriff’s deputies arrested 18-year-old Louis Leplat. A trial date for Leplat has been set for April 19th, 2010. Louis Leplat Jury selection and the trial will take place in the...

New Search Effort For Germans Missing In Death Valley

After volunteers found human remains last week, search teams are expected to resume efforts to find further remains of a group of German tourists who went missing in Death Valley in 1996. In July of 1996, 34-year-old Egbert Rimkus, his 10-year-old son, his girl friend...

H1N1 Near a Peak in the Eastern Sierra

On the influenza scene in the Eastern Sierra, Public Health Officer Dr. Rick Johnson reports that we continue to experience increased levels of activity.In a media briefing, Dr. Johnson says that increased levels of respiratory illness have been noted. He said these...