Update: Lost Fire at 50 acres

USFS press release The Lost Fire, located west of the Reds Meadow Valley in the John Muir Wilderness, is 50 acres and 0% contained. The fire’s growth is predominately to the west. Fire crews are making good progress constructing fireline to contain the fire, although...

Hans J. Kliks: 1934-2018

Hans J Kliks passed away peacefully on October 3, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones. Hans was born July 26, 1934 in Berlin Germany. Hans was a strong, happy man with a passion for family. He had a love for life and put a smile on everyone’s face. He knew his Lord and...

Update on Big Pine’s Roosevelt Pine

By Deb Murphy The Roosevelt Pine isn’t going to make it to the ripe old age of Sequoias in the mountains or to an impressive 250-foot height. But, steps can be taken to extend its life. That was the message delivered by Dustin Blakely, University of California Farm...

Jimmy Lee Roberts: 1949-2018

Jimmy Lee Roberts   3/29/1949 – 8/31/2018 Jimmy Lee Roberts passed peacefully into Heaven on August 31, 2018 in Bishop, California. He rests now after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis for the last several years, which he faced with relentless strength and...