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Eastern Sierra News for February 12, 2026

 

 

 

 

Mammoth Lakes Police Investigate Internet Scam

The Mammoth Police Department has issued a press release warning local residents of an internet scam. Detective Doug Hornbeck says that the scam has affected people selling items on EBay or Craigslist. What happens is that a so called buyer wants to send you a check...

Mammoth Lakes Police Investigate Internet Scam

The Mammoth Police Department has issued a press release warning local residents of an internet scam. Detective Doug Hornbeck says that the scam has affected people selling items on EBay or Craigslist. What happens is that a so called buyer wants to send you a check...

Economic Disclosures and Inyo Board

Inyo County citizens have lately asked about elected officials and potential conflicts with the LADWP or other interests.Disclosure statements for the Inyo Supervisors reveal that Supervisor Marty Fortney does have a DWP lease for his Aberdeen resort.Although some,...

Moratorium on Marijuana Stores in Mammoth?

As towns and counties all over California debate what to do with marijuana dispensaries, the Mammoth Town Council will consider a 45-day moratorium on pot stores while they consider the issue.Mammoth Police Chief Randy Schienle said someone had contacted the planning...

MLPD and FBI Search Wintersteen Residence

Mammoth Police are looking for information from the public regarding 61-year-old Steven Lee Wintersteen. Wintersteen was arrested last week in Oklahoma City on allegations that he flew across state lines for the purpose of having sex with an 8-year-old girl....