by News Staff | Mar 17, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Last July, Youssef Boulaalam, a resident of Cardiff-By-The-Sea who was vacationing in Mono County, grew nervous when two Mono Sheriff’s Officers followed him out of Travertine Springs and eventually stopped him on Highway 395. They wanted to search his car. They...
by News Staff | Mar 17, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
(Press Release) On Sunday, March 16, 2014, at approximately 8:25 P.M., a California Highway Patrol (CHP) Bridgeport Area officer made a traffic stop on a black Chevrolet Astro Van for driving over 80 miles per hour on US-395 northbound, just south of Convict Lake...
by News Staff | Mar 17, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Department of Water and Power crews clear-cut acres to the east of Independence between a residential area and the tree lot. It is supposed to be what is called the “Independence Re-greening Project” as an enhancement/ mitigation measure required in the...
by News Staff | Mar 17, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The embezzlement case of Dawndee and Kenneth Rossy continues through court hearings. The Rossys face numerous allegations involving embezzlement of welfare funds. The most recent hearing was one to consider a defense motion to suppress evidence. The motion hearing...
by News Staff | Mar 16, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
(Press Release) On Sunday, March 16, 2014, at approximately 11:50 A.M., Mono County Sheriff Ralph Obenberger came upon a solo motorcycle collision on State Route 182, approximately eight miles north of Bridgeport. Sheriff Obenberger contacted the Mono County...
by News Staff | Mar 16, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Finally…Planning Officials from LADWP on SOVSR! By Charles James On Thursday and Friday, two Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Planning Department officials visited selected groups in Inyo County from Lone Pine to Bishop. The groups included local...
by News Staff | Mar 16, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
“From city halls to county courthouses, from the State house to the White House – bureaucrats control our lives. Public servants who often try to become our masters. People whose salaries we pay, but what goods and services do we get? On Sierra...
by News Staff | Mar 16, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Dear Sierra Wave: There are a lot of citizens in Inyo County concerned about the increase of off-road motorcycle activity here. We’re not talking about those folks enjoying the vast array of dirt roads in the desert. I have friends who ride and they are...
by News Staff | Mar 14, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
New Bear Awareness Tactics for a Drought Year Steve Searles introduces the “Don’t Feed Our Bears” video series March 12, 2014 — Mammoth Lakes Wildlife Specialist Steve Searles, better known as The Bear Whisperer, isn’t afraid to make a fool of himself in the name of...
by News Staff | Mar 14, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
USFS PRESS RELEASE – Crews are responding to the ½ acre Blackrock Fire. This fire is visible along Highway 395 along Division Creek near Sawmill Meadow. A helicopter has been ordered. There is no threat to life or property at this time.
by News Staff | Mar 14, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The Eastern Sierra Tri County Fair Junior Livestock Show is right around the corner and organizers are busy getting ready for another successful show and auction. In order to provide a quality show for the youth that participate we are asking for sponsors. The young...
by News Staff | Mar 14, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Long-time Residents Become First-time Homebuyers Mammoth Lakes Housing, Inc. (Press Release) In recent workforce housing happenings, the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Lakes Housing, Inc. (MLH) assisted a family of five, to close escrow on their first home! These...
