by News Staff | Feb 3, 2015 | General Misc. Stories, Obituaries
By Andrea Tetrick Today, February 3rd, is Benett Kessler’s birthday. She would have turned 66 years old. I had the privilege of working for Benett for a time, beginning in 2004 when Sierra Wave was known as K-DAY. She was extremely generous with her knowledge and...
by News Staff | Feb 3, 2015 | General Misc. Stories, Obituaries
– Release from Mammoth Hospital’s Gary Myers I am saddened to share the news from his wife, Barbara, that Gary Boyd passed away at 6:30 PM last evening in Lodi, CA following a lengthy illness. Gary served as the Chief Executive Officer of Mammoth Hospital...
by News Staff | Feb 3, 2015 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release On February 2, long-time Mammoth Lakes residents, Kathy Cage, Michael Agnitch, and Tom Gaunt filed a ballot initiative regarding nightly home rentals in residential neighborhoods. A “Yes” vote on this initiative will require the Town Council to...
by News Staff | Feb 2, 2015 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy Caregivers at Northern Inyo Hospital are organizing a union “to maintain the care and safety of patients and retain experienced staff” according to a press release sent out Sunday. The union, part of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal...
by News Staff | Feb 2, 2015 | Government Agencies/Utilities
By Charles James The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or free exercise thereof…” The separation between church and state in the U.S. Constitution has proven a complex and...
by News Staff | Jan 30, 2015 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy The handful of growers on 3,000 to 4,000 acres of alfalfa in the Hammil, Benton and Chalfant areas aren’t anti-groundwater sustainability. What they are trying to avoid is the cost and complexity of California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act,...
by News Staff | Jan 28, 2015 | Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy The four working groups involved in the City of Bishop’s Economic Development draft plan have set their sights high with a list of goals focused on establishing the region as a world-class tourist destination with a balanced, diverse local economy. After...
by News Staff | Jan 28, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release from Congressman Paul Cook’s office Congressman Paul Cook introduced HR 496, the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Establishment Act, legislation that would establish the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area. This designation would encompass...
by News Staff | Jan 28, 2015 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
– Mono County Sheriff’s Department press release The Mono County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed the newest member to our team! During the official Oath of Office, performed by Sheriff Ingrid Braun, Michael Moriarty was sworn-in as the new Undersheriff....
by News Staff | Jan 28, 2015 | General Misc. Stories
Friends are helping out longtime Eastern Sierra residents Linda and Sam Nicolosi. A note reads that as many of you know our dear friend the “Lovely Linda” has spent most of the past year in the hospital including 20+ operations and battling a multitude of other health...
by News Staff | Jan 26, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
– Information from press release A Tesla’s “Commissoning” team will be on location, at the new Tesla Supercharging Station located at The Lone Pine Film History Museum, Tuesday, Jan. 27, from approximately 9:00AM to 12:00 Noon to run tests and...
by News Staff | Jan 26, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy The skeleton of a new Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department building is rising from the site of the old county library on Main Street and will house the department’s fire engines by March, if not earlier. The old garage’s 8-foot doors could no longer...
