by News Staff | Aug 19, 2019 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
CHP news release On Saturday, August 17th, 2019, at approximately 5:55 PM, for an unknown reason, the driver of a black Jeep Patriot (SUV) was driving wrong way along US-395, traveling southbound in the northbound #1 lane just north of North Fort Road. At the same...
by News Staff | Aug 18, 2019 | General Misc. Stories
MCWD press release Mammoth Lakes, California – Mammoth Community Water District’s (MCWD) laboratory participated in a Mentor Initiative to become an early adopter of The NELAC Institute (TNI) 2016 laboratory standards that ensure data of known and documented quality....
by News Staff | Aug 18, 2019 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
CHP press release SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A celebration 90 years in the making is underway at the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Through legislation, on August 14, 1929, California witnessed the evolution of traffic enforcement with the creation of a statewide law...
by News Staff | Aug 18, 2019 | General Misc. Stories
NIHD press release With the successful implementation of its new Substance Use Disorder program, Northern Inyo Healthcare District now finds itself needing to expand its patient care capacity. With space at a premium, Dr. Kevin S. Flanigan, CEO for NIHD, decided to...
by News Staff | Aug 18, 2019 | Fire, General Misc. Stories
USFS news releases Bishop, Calif. — A new fire was detected on the Mono Lake District last night, west of Crater Mountain off of Highway 120 East at approximately 6:15 p.m. Firefighters quickly responded to the Rest Fire and took full suppression action with the aid...
by News Staff | Aug 18, 2019 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Eastern Sierra Land Trust is gathering Eastside conservation supporters this month for the 11th annual Lands & Legacy Celebration. This year, attendees will soak in the magic of our region’s incredible landscape during Labor Day weekend, from August...
by News Staff | Aug 17, 2019 | General Misc. Stories
From Sierra REC Magazine LAKE USERS ADVISED TO AVOID WATER CONTACT AT RED LAKE AND INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR The Alpine County Health Department has been working with The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Red...
by News Staff | Aug 16, 2019 | General Misc. Stories
Inyo County Sheriff’s Office news release INYO COUNTY, CA. August 15, 2019 – On August 14, at approximately 1:20pm, Inyo County Sheriff’s Dispatch received notification of an emergency In-Reach activation north of Striped Mountain near the Sierra Crest, south of...
by News Staff | Aug 14, 2019 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy You don’t mess with the Independence tree people. They remember when the community had a lot of trees and are determined to protect those that are left. Tuesday, they joined forces to protect seven liquid ambers whose heads were on the block. The tree...
by News Staff | Aug 14, 2019 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release from Eastern California Museum INDEPENDENCE, CA –The newest exhibit at the Eastern California Museum features one of the oldest artifacts to ever be put on display at the museum. Visitors will now be able to see a nearly complete mammoth or mastodon tusk...
by News Staff | Aug 14, 2019 | General Misc. Stories
Inyo County OVMAP news release Protect Yourself From Mosquitos As Populations Are Expected To Rise Extensive water spreading due to high runoff conditions has increased the number of biting mosquitoes in our communities. Recently we have been finding excessive...
by News Staff | Aug 13, 2019 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Mammoth Lakes Tourism will be looking to Bishop Airport for reliable air service to bring the legions of skiers and nature-seekers to its mountains. John Urdi, executive director, told last Friday’s meeting of the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments...
