by News Staff | Sep 25, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
MONO COUNTY WOMAN SENTENCED FOR EMBEZZLEMENT FROM BANK SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Roxanna Foley, 53, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to 30 months in prison for embezzlement by a bank employee and ordered to pay $315,000...
by News Staff | Sep 25, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The National Weather Service, out of Reno, has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect at 11:00 this morning until8:00 p.m. this evening in the Owens Valley area, calling for strong winds and lower humidity. CAL FIRE urges everyone to be extremely cautious, especially...
by News Staff | Sep 25, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
ECM Hosts Local Author Elizabeth Kenneday, “Regarding Mono Lake” Mono Lake is more than photogenic tufa towers. Although the famed tufa towers are, in most people’s minds, the lake’s trademark, a closer look reveals a landscape dotted with equally intriguing sights...
by News Staff | Sep 25, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Metabolic Studio Presents Radio Play in Lone Pine About Death Valley Scotty & his Castle On Sunday September 28 at 7pm, the Metabolic Studio IOU Theater invites the public to experience, “DEATH VALLEY SCOTTY,” a live radio play that was written by Ruth Woodman in...
by News Staff | Sep 24, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The Bishop City Council has approved a resolution that declares the City’s intent to set up the Bishop Tourism Improvement District. A public meeting and hearing will follow. Only lodging businesses would be assessed, and the money would be used to pay for...
by News Staff | Sep 24, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
A press release from Mammoth Mountain confirmed today that the company, Mammoth Resorts LLC, has entered into an agreement to acquire Big Bear Mountain Resorts which includes both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. According to the Los Angeles Times, this is a $38 million...
by News Staff | Sep 23, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Crews Responding to Ball Mountain Fire Crews are responding to the Ball Mountain Fire. The fire is estimated to be three acres at this time and is burning in mixed conifer and brush. The fire is located near Ball Mountain, north of Kennedy Meadows and west of Tunawee...
by News Staff | Sep 23, 2014 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
– Press release The Rotary Club of Bishop is having its annual Ducky Derby Sunday September 28th at 1:00 pm. It will be the first year the ducks will be released at the interior bridge at the Creekside Inn as the starting point and ending at the last bridge...
by News Staff | Sep 23, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce Hires Director Craig Schmidt to take the reins on Oct. 6, 2014 Mammoth Lakes, Calif. (September 22, 2014) — After a summer-long search, the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce (MLCC) has chosen a new Director for the organization. Craig...
by News Staff | Sep 23, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
High Sierra Energy Foundation Announced as Energy Upgrade California® Grant Award Winner for Statewide Energy Management Education Program with a $64,000 grant. Energy Upgrade California announced that 34 community-based organizations across the state have been...
by News Staff | Sep 22, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
INYO COUNTY ACCEPTING COMMUNITY PROJECT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM GRANTS Inyo County is accepting grant applications from non-profit groups and organizations in the county seeking funding for programs, projects or events taking place from the time the grants are awarded...
by News Staff | Sep 20, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
June Fire- 85% Contained The June Fire remains at 65 acres and is now 85% contained. Last night the fire continued to smolder in areas of heavy fuels on the ground. Firefighters continued to mop-up focusing on these key hot spots. Today, firefighters will be again be...
