by News Staff | Mar 12, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The 7th Annual Mammoth Winter Biathlon is quickly approaching. Clinics are being held on Friday, March 21 and races on Saturday and Sunday, March 22-23 at the Red’s Lake area of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. There are children, beginners, adaptive, Wounded Warriors,...
by News Staff | Mar 12, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
LADWP to Meet with Select Groups on Solar By Charles James The Assistant Director of Power System Planning and Development, Michael Webster, along with a member of his staff, Yamen Nanne, will be meeting with local chambers of commerce, school officials, tribal...
by News Staff | Mar 12, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
To the Mammoth Lakes Community: I am humbled and appreciative for all the support you have shown me in encouraging me to run for Town Council. By now you all know that I am not running and I felt it only fair to explain my reasons to so many that have encouraged me....
by News Staff | Mar 12, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
A dear little Pug was picked up stray on March 5th with a severely damaged left eye. It appears he had been attacked by a dog (or dogs) in the last couple of weeks as the bite wounds on his body have already started to scab over. His left eye was partially dislodged...
by News Staff | Mar 12, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
As a petition against Inyo’s solar designation areas continues to gain signatures and public determination grows, the Inyo Supervisors agreed to delay their vote on the Planning Department’s proposal to establish 14 areas for large-scale solar or wind...
by News Staff | Mar 12, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
More complex than a wedding invitation – Inyo County’s discussion over whether or not and how to send a letter to the Department of Water and Power to invite officials to come to a Board meeting to update Inyo on LA’s solar project plans. After a...
by News Staff | Mar 12, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Dick Luman worked as a mechanic for the Mono County Road Department for 15 years. In late 2011, he was fired for an alleged physical fight with a road operations supervisor. He appealed that termination which was upheld on the grounds that he threatened his...
by News Staff | Mar 12, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
BISHOP CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION DITCHES TO SEE FLOW INCREASES BEGINNING MARCH 20, 2014 (press release) With the recent warmer temperatures Bishop Creek Water Association (BCWA) ditches in the West Bishop area may began receiving water as soon as March 20, 2014 due to...
by News Staff | Mar 11, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Mammoth Athletic Director Janine Porges shared the good news with Sierra Wave Media: “Our big win was in capturing the Ski and Snowboard combined state championship title. It is the first time our school has won the title, and especially fun since we came off...
by News Staff | Mar 11, 2014 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
What role do volunteers play at Eastern Sierra Wildlife Care, our community’s wildlife rehabilitation facility? Learn all about volunteer opportunities by attending a free Orientation on Sunday, March 16 from 1-3 PM at ESWC’s Care Center at Keough’s Hot Springs. Call...
by News Staff | Mar 11, 2014 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
The City of Bishop Pine to Park Path project is expected to be constructed this spring. Recently, the city received federal approval to construct the almost $200,000 project. The project is funded by federal and state gas tax funds. The Pine to Park Path project will...
by News Staff | Mar 11, 2014 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Bishop Unified School District “Pennies for Patients” campaign to support the Leukemia Lymphoma Society is a two-week campaign culminating with the “Shine on the Sierra” Luminary Walk for Cancer Awareness at the Bishop High School track, Friday, March 14th....