Caltrans Independence Project Continues

With some problems, the highway project north and south of Independence and through the town continues.Caltrans engineer Rob Sanchez confirmed the mis-alignment of a wing wall on the bridge over the aqueduct south of Independence. Sanchez said the designer of this...

New Theater in Mammoth Raises Curtain

The new home of Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theater? The Luxury Outlet Mall on Main St. The Rudders worked to help re-design a store space into the new theater. Locals celebrated the new home for the arts recently.Cleland Hoff was there as local officials and citizens...

Home Solar Power Presentation Friday in Bishop

Solar power is all the rage these days, but tax incentives and rebates for the installation of solar panels on your home have been around for years. This Friday in Bishop, Southern California Edison has scheduled an information session to let residents know more about...

Visitor Shoots Bear in the Lakes Basin

A visitor to the Lakes Basin near the Town of Mammoth shot and killed a bear that was reportedly eating his snack food. Bears getting into coolers and picnic supplies in the Lakes Basin near Mammoth are a common occurrence each summer. Visitors often are frightened...

Energy Use: Slow Change of Habits

How we use energy. It’s a long-time habit that current thought and realities have challenged. Can we all use less power? Rick Phelps, Director of the High Sierra Energy Foundation, says it takes a basic cultural change, one that will develop slowly over...

MMSA Builds New Restaurant/Bar at Village

A visit to the Village at Mammoth shows vitality has returned. The latest development – Mammoth Mountain has moved forward with installation of a restaurant and bar.According to Ski Area Communications Director Joani Lynch, the Mountain’s crews are...