Oregon Hiker Dies in Sierra

A Portland, Oregon man died in the Sierra mountains in the Mt. Whitney area this week. Reports indicate he fell some 200 feet to his death. According to the Inyo Sheriff’s Department, 37-year-old Christian Meining of Oregon spent Thursday night at Lower Boy...

Eastside This Week: Christmas Happenings and Films

Lights, cameras and action on the Eastside this week. The Bishop Chamber of Commerce hosts the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 3rd at 6pm in the Bishop City Park. Visit Santa at the Chamber’s Visitors Bureau from 4:30 to 6 pm and...

Suddenlink Will Buy NPG Cable

In the Eastern Sierra, a Cable Television company in Inyo County will buy the major one in Mono County. A press release from Suddenlink Cable and NPG Cable says that Suddenlink has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NPG Cable and its subsidiaries for...

Mammoth Hospital Board Chairman Resigns

In the November election, Mammoth Lakes voters chose incumbent Jack Copeland and challenger Dr. Dennis Crunk to fill two vacancies on the Mammoth Hospital Board. Now, another vacancy exists. Long-time Board Chairman Don Sage confirmed that the announcement of his...