by News Staff | Dec 17, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release The famous Upside Down House on the grounds of the Mono Basin History Museum is decorated and ready for the holiday season, in its special upside-down way. Come peak in the windows at the upside down elves and Santa and drive by after dark to see the...
by News Staff | Dec 15, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy This story was supposed to describe a fairly complete picture of what the Owens Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency was going to look like, based on the respective financial commitment and voting power of each of the 11 participating agencies. But...
by News Staff | Dec 13, 2017 | Obituaries
ROBERT LEWIS UNKRICH 1924 – 2017 Robert (“Bob”) Unkrich, 93, of Bishop, California, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at the Bishop Care Center. Born in Pasadena, California, to Lewis and Gladys Unkrich, he lived his life both in Ohio and...
by News Staff | Dec 13, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
By Charles James Christmas is the big season for giving and receiving consumer electronics as gifts. Laptop computers are especially popular. They don’t have to be expensive, especially laptops with the world’s most popular operating system, Microsoft Windows. It is...
by News Staff | Dec 13, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
News release Kammi Foote, Inyo County Clerk, reminds voters that there are several offices up for election at the June 5, 2018 Primary Election: Supervisor Districts 1 & 3 All Inyo County Elected Offices Inyo County Board of Education – Trustee Areas 1, 3 & 5...
by News Staff | Dec 13, 2017 | Government Agencies/Utilities, Obituaries
Lucille Wyona Price March 13, 1921-December 9, 2017 Lucille, age 96, always known as “Cele” left this earthly dwelling place on the evening of December 9, 2017 with family at her side. Lucille was born March 13, 1921 in Yorba Linda, CA, to Nina Mae Myers...
by News Staff | Dec 13, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
News release On December 13, 2017, Inyo County will be coordinating a drill as part of an annual Statewide Medical and Health Exercise. This event will provide a forum for Inyo County to support and interface with healthcare providers, emergency management, and...
by News Staff | Dec 12, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy The consultant’s presentation of a draft air service strategic plan fell a little short of expectations at Thursday’s meeting of the Mammoth/Inyo County working group focused on reliable Eastern Sierra air service. Mammoth’s Public Works Director Grady...
by News Staff | Dec 12, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Friday, December 15, 2017, 7:30 PM. St, Joseph’s Church, Mammoth Lakes. Enjoy a free program of classical and holiday favorites with the Eastern Sierra Chamber Orchestra performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto, (Ari Schuldt, soloist) and Nutcracker...
by News Staff | Dec 12, 2017 | Obituaries
John Daniel Barlow 1924-2017 John “Jack” Daniel Barlow, devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away Monday December 4, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Anne Kelso Barlow, his daughter Susan Jensen, his son Joel Barlow (Nan), grandchildren...
by News Staff | Dec 12, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release With extremely dry conditions facing the Eastern Sierra this winter season, Inyo County Officials want to remind residents to be aware and prepare. Please consider these tips to keep yourself, your family, and your community safe: Build an emergency kit...
by News Staff | Dec 12, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
New BLM Monitoring Well Is Not Adequate Protection Against the Threat of Geothermal Contamination Deep Geothermal Monitoring Well Still Necessary to Protect Mammoth Lakes’ Water Supply (MCWD news release) Mammoth Lakes, CA – Construction is underway on a groundwater...