by Jason Brown | Jan 5, 2026 | General Misc. Stories
No Avalanche on Hwy 395; Chain Controls Causing Truck Turnarounds Mono County, CA — Rumors have been circulating that Highway 395 between Lee Vining and Mono City was closed due to an avalanche, with trucks being turned away. Authorities confirm that there is no...
by Jason Brown | Jan 5, 2026 | Community Event, Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, Local News, Mammoth Chamber of Commerce, Mono County
Curl Into 2026 Start the new year with something different. January’s Business After Hours is all about fun and a bit of a breather during the busy season. We are heading to LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes. Don’t miss out on the complimentary Learn to Curl...
by Dennis Mattinson | Jan 4, 2026 | Dennis Weather, Inyo County, Local News, Mono County, Weather
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis – MON JAN 05 2026 A storm moved in on Sunday with lingering showers today. This storm brought heavy snow in the Sierra....
by Press Release | Jan 4, 2026 | Local News
Rep. Kiley Applauds Removal of Venezuela’s Maduro WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) issued the following statement in response to the United States removing President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela: “The United States,...
by News Staff | Jan 4, 2026 | Local News, Obituaries
Very long time visitor to the Eastern sierra! Visited Taboose creek in the 50’s thru 2020! WW2 B17 pilot! REMEMBERING Warren Newman IN THE CARE OF Miller Jones Mortuary and Crematory Warren Newman, born on April 11, 1924, in Inglewood, California, passed away on...
by Press Release | Jan 2, 2026 | California Highway Patrol, Death Valley, Inyo County, Law Enforcement, Local News
On December 28, 2025, at approximately 1202 hours, a 26 year old male was driving a 2025 Jeep Wrangler on SR-190 near Saline Valley Road at a high rate of speed with three passengers. For an unknown reason, the driver made an unsafe turning movement, left the roadway,...
by Jason Brown | Jan 2, 2026 | Inyo County, Local News, Mono County, Rain, Snow, Weather
Key Points: Winter Storm Warning issued for the Eastern Sierra Slopes from 4 am Saturday through 4 am Monday. Snow level will hover near 8000 feet on Saturday before falling to near 6000 feet on Sunday. Light rain is expected across the Inyo Valleys including the...
by Jason Brown | Jan 2, 2026 | Healthcare /Hospitals, Inyo County, Local News, Lone Pine, Press Release, Public Service Announcement, Southern Inyo Healthcare District
PUBLIC NOTICE 01/02/2026 Southern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors The January 6th Finance Committee Meeting Is canceled. The district encourages citizens to attend board meetings to stay updated on important community...
by Jason Brown | Jan 1, 2026 | Local News
Today marks a significant milestone for California’s environmental policy: January 1, 2026, the day the state officially closed the “reusable plastic” loophole. Under Senate Bill 1053, the era of the thick plastic bag at the checkout counter is over....
by Jason Brown | Jan 1, 2026 | Local News
Lead Foot? Lose Your License. Special thanks to one of our followers, Don R. For guiding us to this New Law. If you have a need for speed, California is about to give you a very expensive reality check. Thanks to a tip from one of our eagle-eyed followers, we’ve...
by Dennis Mattinson | Jan 1, 2026 | Dennis Weather, Inyo County, Local News, Mono County, Weather
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis – FRI JAN 02 2026 – THRU EARLY NEXT WEEK Hope you all had a nice New Year. And New Year’s Day...
by Jason Brown | Jan 1, 2026 | CalTrans, Inyo County, Local News, Mono County
Date: December 31, 2025 District: 9 – Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 1/5/2026 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of...
