by News Staff | Nov 29, 2017 | Obituaries
HENRY ‘LEFTY’ BERNARD IRWIN FEB. 6, 1922 – NOV. 27, 2017 (The following was printed in The Sierra Reader, May 19-25, 2016) “Lefty” Irwin’s handiwork around the Eastern Sierra is very visible, and whether he’s helping to build one of the seven fishing platforms for...
by News Staff | Nov 27, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Despite a strong showing to let Mono County’s cannabis business moratorium die December 2, the Board of Supervisors approved a year’s extension at last Tuesday’s meeting. The logic: the moratorium can be lifted at any time but the County wants to make...
by News Staff | Nov 27, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
News release Bishop residents who intend to provide short-term rentals have to register with the city by January 1st, 2018, according to an ordinance adopted by the City Council. To be in compliance with the city, hosts of short-term rentals — which include rentals of...
by News Staff | Nov 27, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
News release MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. – Crews working for the U.S. Geological Survey Research Drilling Unit are anticipated to begin work on a groundwater monitoring well in the northwest portion of the Mammoth Mountain RV Park in Mammoth Lakes, during the week of Nov....
by News Staff | Nov 22, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
LADWP news release, Nov. 21 LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti (Tuesday) lifted the emergency declaration he initiated in March to protect the lands and communities near the Los Angeles Aqueduct from flooding created by record snowpack in the Eastern Sierra. The...
by News Staff | Nov 22, 2017 | Law Enforcement
Bishop Police Department news release Tuesday, at about 2:30 PM, BPD received a call of a purse theft. The caller had left her purse unattended while shopping at a local grocery store. The purse contained a large amount of cash inside a bank envelope. BPD had observed...
by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | Obituaries
William Ward Mayhugh died November 18, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Bill was at home in Ridgecrest, CA with family at his side. He was 90 years old. Bill was born August 8, 1927 to Lewis Harry Mayhugh and Ethel Euscebia Ward in Wheeling, West Virginia. Bill...
by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Even before WSW Consulting made its Community Housing Action Plan presentation, the Town of Mammoth Lakes added a potential 12 units with a plan to convert a Sierra Manor commercial building. Add those units to the minimum 172 penciled in at the Shady...
by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Caltrans news release SEASONAL PASS UPDATE Alpine, Tuolumne, Mono and Inyo Counties – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in Districts 9 and 10, representing the East and West Sierra Nevada mountain range and its passes, present a comprehensive...
by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
NIHD press release With a continued focus on improving patient service and access, Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s Rural Health Clinic quietly launched a new Same Day Care program this past August. Going into its third month of operation, the program is now...
by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release On Tuesday, Nov 14, Rusty Gregory was awarded the 2nd Annual Bob Roberts Award of Excellence by the California Ski Industry Association in Northstar. This award is presented annually to someone who has made significant contributions to the California ski...
by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Caltrans press release The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 9 is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Terry Erlwein to the position of Deputy District Director of Maintenance and Operations effective November 20, 2017. Ms. Erlwein...
