by News Staff | Jan 7, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Mammoth Community Water District Comments on Dry Winter Conditions (Press Release) The well-below normal snowpack levels reported by the first snow surveys of 2014 were of no surprise to anyone that spends time enjoying winter recreation or anyone at Mammoth...
by News Staff | Jan 7, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Visitor numbers were up in Mammoth Lakes last year, and crime went down. After police issued crime and traffic statistics for 2013, we talked to Police Chief Dan Watson who is not taking credit for the crime reduction. The Chief said that any police chief who takes...
by News Staff | Jan 7, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Last Saturday, January 4, 2014, our family hosted a memorial and posthumous “fiftieth birthday party” at the Crowley Lake Community Center for our son, Dan Dennis, who passed away December 9, 2013. Over a hundred of Dan’s friends and acquaintances...
by News Staff | Jan 7, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The California Department of Water Resources has conducted its first snow survey of the winter. Officials said they found “more bare ground than snow.” According to a news release from the DWR, “Manual and electronic readings record the...
by News Staff | Jan 6, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
At the Inyo Supervisors meeting today, issues of a grant, legal fees and zoning for internet antennas were slated for discussion and possible action. Inyo Board agenda – http://www.inyocounty.us/Board_of_Supervisors/Agenda/2014-01-07.pdf Mono Board agenda...
by News Staff | Jan 6, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
** NEWS RELEASE ** Mammoth Lakes Man Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapo On Saturday, January 4 at approximately 11:40 p.m., Mammoth Lakes Police Officers responded to a call of an intoxicated man swinging a hatchet at patrons at The Tap bar located on...
by News Staff | Jan 6, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Public Meetings for Sierra Amphibian Proposals (Press Release) Sacramento – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has scheduled two public meetings in January 2014 on the proposals to list and designate critical...
by News Staff | Jan 6, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Northern Inyo Hospital is pleased to announce the first birth of 2014: Zackary Michael Johnston, born on January 1st at 12:51 PM. This little bundle of joy weighed in at 6 lbs 15 oz and is the pride and joy of his new family. Photo shows baby with mom, Melissa...
by News Staff | Jan 6, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Weekend Flu Update (Press Release from Public Health Officer Dr. Rick Johnson) Last Friday, 3 days ago, I sent out a flu update talking about the rapid increase in flu activity around the country. 15 states were reporting high activity, and 25 states widespread...
by News Staff | Jan 6, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
With ongoing concerns about budget shortfalls, the Bishop City Council has examined the City budget in a series of workshops. At one point, officials decided to at least look at the possibility of a law enforcement contract with the Inyo Sheriff. Sheriff Bill Lutze...
by News Staff | Jan 6, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
In the Town of Mammoth Lakes, officials struggle with trash and garbage issues. The Department of Water and Power wants Mammoth’s dump on Benton Crossing Road to close in ten years and on top of that problem, the Town faces state-required recycling. Meanwhile,...
