by News Staff | Apr 12, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
LADWP press release BISHOP, CA – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is working proactively to prepare for the arrival of anticipated massive runoff water resulting from this year’s near record snowpack in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. These...
by News Staff | Apr 12, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
From MMSA: Please join Rusty Gregory on Monday, April 17 for an open forum regarding the latest acquisition news. Open Forum Monday, April 17, 2017 5:00pm Mountainside Conference Center, Main Lodge ### Press release Aspen and Denver, Colorado, April 12, 2017 – Mammoth...
by News Staff | Apr 12, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Two city councilmembers, Jim Tatum, Bishop’s administrator, and value statement advocate Steve Muchovej “couldn’t get off the dime” during their meeting to craft a value statement for the city according to Tatum. The meeting was set up following the City...
by News Staff | Apr 12, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release Bishop – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is joining forces with California Highway Patrol, City of Bishop, County of Inyo and volunteers Thursday, April 13th for the annual California Statewide Litter Collection, Enforcement and...
by News Staff | Apr 10, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Whatever disconnect popped up between Inyo County and the City of Los Angeles over the City’s emergency declaration and the department’s commitment to work with Inyo to prevent flood damage during this year’s unprecedented runoff popped back down last...
by News Staff | Apr 7, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
The “Shine on the Sierra Luminary Walk” has been postponed due to inclement weather. The new date is Sunday, April 9th beginning at 6:30 at the Bishop Union High School track. It’s still just a $5 donation.
by News Staff | Apr 6, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
By Charles James Go retro, save money and greatly simplify your life with a basic cellphone. Many seniors do not want or own a smartphone. They are not the only ones. Over 24 million dumbphones (a.k.a. basic or simple phones) are still sold every year. A lot of people...
by News Staff | Apr 6, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
Press release SACRAMENTO, Calif. – April is recognized as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In California, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), and Impact Teen Drivers (ITD), as well as community partners and law...
by News Staff | Apr 6, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Mono County, CA – Do you live in Mono County or Mammoth Lakes? Work or go to school in Mammoth Lakes or Mono County? Do you own or manage a business in Mammoth Lakes or Mono County? If so, the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mono County need your help! The...
by News Staff | Apr 6, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
Press release Bishop, CA – The California Department of Transportation would like to notify travelers that State Route 182 in Mono County near Bridgeport is closed due to a rockslide across the highway. The closure will continue throughout the weekend and will...
by News Staff | Apr 5, 2017 | Obituaries
SAM DEAN 1933-2017 Sam was born January 19, 1933 in Chilton, Texas at home on the farm, to Ocie and James Dean. He only weighed 2 ¼ lbs. Ocie put him in a shoe box on the wood stove oven door which acted as an incubator. It was that beginning which formed the strong,...
by News Staff | Apr 5, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
MLPD press release Mammoth Lakes, CA – Following the investigation into the burglary of a residence in Mammoth Lakes, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department arrested 27-year-old Christopher Ryan Patrick on several charges. On April 3, 2017, an anonymous tip was reported...
