by News Staff | Oct 8, 2009 | Past Posts
In a Mammoth Town Council meeting described as surreal, odd, tense, and very disappointing, some officials tried hard to keep the public out of ongoing meetings of the Wildlife Subcommittee that deals with the bear issue. Citizens demanded explanations, the Mayor Pro...
by News Staff | Oct 8, 2009 | Past Posts
Sheriff’s officers described an assault in Lone Pine last month as “vicious”. Officials said that for no apparent reason, five young men beat 29-year-old Ryan Armstrong, who suffered a broken jaw, fractured vertebrae, six fractured ribs, a fractured...
by News Staff | Oct 8, 2009 | Past Posts
While they may generally support the military, Inyo County citizens have complained loudly through the years about military jets that fly too low and break the sound barrier over their towns. The Air Force, aware of past problems, sent one of their own to the Inyo...
by News Staff | Oct 8, 2009 | Past Posts
In June, 69-year-old Ricardo Munoz was arrested in Mammoth Lakes for alleged lewd conduct in public. Now, he is out of jail on his own recognizance and some local parents say they’re concerned.Deputy District Attorney Todd Graham said that Munoz faces two counts...
by News Staff | Oct 7, 2009 | Past Posts
Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park staff has started the environmental process on a plan that could lead to the removal of trout from some high mountain lakes in the park. When it comes to trout in high Sierra lakes, conflicts between recreation and the preservation...
by News Staff | Oct 7, 2009 | Past Posts
The question of whether charges will be filed in the case of the September 22 shooting of a bear in the Lakes Basin in Mammoth will be answered by the District Attorney. The man who shot the bear has claimed self defense, according to Forest Service officials. Mammoth...
