by News Staff | Jan 28, 2014 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
– Press release from CAL FIRE Sacramento – In just the first three weeks of January, CAL FIRE has already responded to a significant increase in wildfires this winter due to the extremely dry conditions. As a result, CAL FIRE officials are reminding residents to...
by News Staff | Jan 28, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
As the Owens Valley scrambles for some kind of protection in the apparent drought, Mono Lake protectors have some good news – definite terms in a State Water License for the Department of Water and Power. Geoff McQuilkin, Executive Director of the Mono Lake...
by News Staff | Jan 27, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
At the heart of the Inyo Supervisors’ agenda today – a resolution that would officially declare a Local Drought Emergency. On the same note, the Water Department wants direction on how to work with the Department of Water and Power to develop drought...
by News Staff | Jan 27, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Last Thursday at around midnight, the Bishop California Highway Patrol Office received a call from the Mono Sheriff’s Department to report a solo vehicle, non-injury accident involving a driver possibly under the influence of alcohol. Officers did ultimately...
by News Staff | Jan 27, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
To Northern Inyo Hospital employees and residents of the Eastern Sierra: My name is Pat Gilbert and I want to let you know how great my experience was with Dr. Stu Souders. His many years of experience made him give the right call in dealing with my stage-one cancer...
by News Staff | Jan 26, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Drought makes all water uses shaky. For those locked in a reluctant relationship with the Department of Water and Power, it’s worse. Officials in our two counties have begun the dance to secure water. Inyo Supervisors wrote down their views on the Owens Dry...
by News Staff | Jan 26, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The Bishop City Council will give it another go on a plastic bag ban when they meet tonight. Senate Bill 405 would prohibit grocery stores, large retailers, convenience stores and food marts from giving customers single-use plastic bags. The bill would also require...
by News Staff | Jan 25, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Mammoth Hospital Elects New Chief of Staff (press release) Every two years, the medical staff team at Mammoth Hospital elects a new Chief of Staff to oversee the team of medical professionals. Currently, the medical staff has over 30 active members including...
by News Staff | Jan 24, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
MONET narcotics investigation leads to several arrests (press release) The Mono County Narcotics Enforcement Team (MONET), along with the assistance of the Mono County Sheriff’s Office, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department, and the Inyo County Narcotics Enforcement...
by News Staff | Jan 24, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
In years past, Whiskey Creek restaurants in Bishop and Mammoth were kind of the “place to go.” No more. Friday, owner Greg Alexander closed the doors of both restaurants. Something like 100 people between the two businesses have lost jobs. Alexander said...
by News Staff | Jan 24, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
With the exception of some precipitation in the mountains Thursday, the near non-stop sunny and warm weather has dominated January. We checked in with a climatologist, who has long studied the Eastern Sierra, for a view on what’s happening in our atmosphere. Dan...
by News Staff | Jan 23, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
People who run for office can gather signatures instead of paying fees, but can they ask for signatures during work hours on the job? Inyo County says, no. Mono County says employees can’t, but elected officials can. Recently, two Mono officials did take their...
