by News Staff | Aug 4, 2009 | Past Posts
Most of the just-released Mono County Grand Jury Report centered on the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and Chief Randy Schienle. The report found a serious lack of communication within the department and problems with two cops. The report also addressed a complaint...
by News Staff | Aug 4, 2009 | Past Posts
One more service in California that has faced deep cuts – the court system. The Judicial Council reallocated funds to avoid major service disruption, but the Council has required all courts to close down one day per month.In Mono County, Karen Goforth, Court...
by News Staff | Aug 4, 2009 | Past Posts
Neighbors said he was a tired, old man getting ready to check out. 67-year-old Wilfred Schober had come to town to do some work on his daughter’s property, according to neighbors, but they said Schober did a lot of drinking and started to talk about his intent...
by News Staff | Aug 4, 2009 | Past Posts
More people will have a chance to fly to and from Mammoth Lakes this winter. Horizon Air has agreed to expand air service with an extra flight from Los Angeles and new flights from Reno, Seattle, Portland and San Jose.Horizon’s first winter season, last year,...
by News Staff | Aug 3, 2009 | Past Posts
From Bridgeport to Lone Pine, chances are you are seeing some smoke in the area from the many wildfires burning in the Sierra. Those in the northern portion of our region, near June Lake, Bridgeport, and Lee Vining may be seeing smoke from the Knight Fire. The 4500...
by News Staff | Aug 3, 2009 | Past Posts
The illegal marijuana cultivation industry continues to use public lands to grow an illicit crop. Public land managers continue to try to stop the farming. Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park Officials report that over the last two weeks law enforcement eradicated...