Mattinson on the Merry-Go-Round

I found a little eatery in Lone Pine that serves Chinese food. It’s called the Merry-go-Round and it’s owned by Dan and Judy Siegel. Judy originally owned the China Garden down in Ridgecrest. So I thought I’d stop by and give it a food review. The...

Three Bishop Teens Arrested for Arson

After three days of fires in and around Bishop, investigators zeroed in on three teenaged Bishop boys as the suspects. Officers arrested Thomas Stone, 18, Jared Manga, 18 and a 16-year-old juvenile. All three suspects will face charges of arson and conspiracy. Bail...

Fruity For Sure!

You’ve all heard of “America’s Got Talent”. How about Fruitcakes? That’s the fruity theme for the sixth annual Independence Fruitcake Festival, reviewed and interviewed by Martha Stewart and National Public Radio. The wily organizers of...

Bus Stop Explanation in Mammoth Lakes

To try to put a bus stop controversy to rest, Stuart Brown of the Town of Mammoth issued a press release. Some residents had protested the removal of the Lupin and Main Street bus stop, citing grant money and plans. Brown said that the stop was discontinued based on...

Air Quality Awareness in Mammoth Lakes

In the past, air quality in Mammoth Lakes fell below standards from woodsmoke and road cinders. Major work by the Town and Air Pollution Control District cleaned things up, but it’s an annual job. Town officials have sent out a bulletin to ask locals and...

Retirements Will Impact Inyo Sheriff’s Department

Three top-level Inyo Sheriff’s Department officials, each with close to 30-year careers, will retire at the end of this year. Inyo Sheriff Bill Lutze confirmed that Under Sheriff Jim Jones, Lieutenant Steve Rogers and Sergeant Paul Bedell will retire at the end...