by News Staff | Jun 30, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
On Monday, July 3, the Carson and Colorado Railway and the Eastern California Museum will host the Slim Princess Engine 18 Silver Spike Celebration. The day-long event will celebrate the recent relocation of the Southern Pacific Narrow Gauge Locomotive #18, the Slim...
by News Staff | Jun 30, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy With a poor jury pool turn-out, a second mistrial on the assault charges against Raymond Bencoma was called Thursday afternoon. The District Attorney’s office will move for a change of venue on July 6. After three and a half days of jury selection, the...
by News Staff | Jun 30, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
INF press release The Inyo National Forest, through a forest order, is closing segments of the Rush Creek Trail for public safety from June 30, 2017 through September 1, 2017. [pdf-embedder...
by News Staff | Jun 30, 2017 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Inyo County press release While County road crews and emergency responders join the multi-agency effort to stem the tides of this year’s historic Eastern Sierra runoff, the Inyo County Board of Supervisors took steps this week to shore up the County’s ongoing...
by News Staff | Jun 29, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release Sacramento – With the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, CAL FIRE is reminding everyone to do their part to prevent fires and injuries caused by fireworks. Two out of five fires on the 4th of July are caused by fireworks, more than any other...
by News Staff | Jun 29, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
INF press release Good morning: There may be some later additions to report as we work through flooded areas, but this what it looks like for the Fourth of July weekend. Obsidian and Hartley Campgrounds are open. Moraine and Lower Lee Vining Campgrounds have...
by News Staff | Jun 28, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection press release All fireworks are prohibited in the Town of Mammoth Lakes, regardless if “safe and sane” or not. In addition, personal use of fireworks is prohibited in the non-incorporated areas of Mono County, on the Inyo National Forest...
by News Staff | Jun 28, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
4th of July Weekend 2017 – Things To Do Friday, June 30 9-11:30 pm: Live music at 53 Kitchen & Cocktails by DJ Onsis Saturday, July 1 Mono County Free Fishing Day – no fishing license is required to fish on this day anywhere in Mono County 10 am-6 pm: Mammoth...
by News Staff | Jun 28, 2017 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release Independence Day in Independence is Inyo County’s premier Fourth of July celebration. This year’s festivities will stretch over four fun-filled days, and feature performances by three different local bands, two beefy barbeques with all the trimmings,...
by News Staff | Jun 28, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release Visitors planning to visit the Inyo National for the Fourth of July may require more planning than usual to have a safe and enjoyable visit. The significant snowfall from this winter and the cool spring means that snow is still melting in many areas...
by News Staff | Jun 28, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Tuesday’s Inyo County Board of Supervisors meeting started with a long line of union members urging the County to return to the bargaining table to break a negotiation impasse. Impasse was reached in late March with the County standing pat on a 1-percent...
by News Staff | Jun 28, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Second Chance Thrift Shop Moving to Permanent Home New location at 501 Old Mammoth Road opening 4th of July weekend Second Chance Thrift Shop is moving to a new, permanent home. A beloved local source for used sporting goods, clothing, furniture, and...
