by News Staff | Dec 17, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
A now familiar story of brutal tragedy hit a medical facility very familiar to many in the Eastern Sierra – Renown Medical Center in Reno. National reports say that a gunman entered a building there, shot and killed one person, wounded two others, and then took...
by News Staff | Dec 17, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
While many have noted the renewed spirit and customer service at June Mountain when it re-opened this month, others have wondered what happened to the liquor license. Currently, June Mountain offers beer and wine Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. Mammoth Mountain...
by News Staff | Dec 17, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Reports are now out that a number of private wells in West Bishop neighborhoods have dried up. Residents, alarmed at these developments, are questioning why after 50 years, in some cases, are their wells suddenly dry? At Tuesday’s Inyo Supervisors meeting, Water...
by News Staff | Dec 17, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Recent MONET Investigations in the Town of Mammoth Lakes (PRESS RELEASE – MCSO) The Mono County Narcotics Enforcement Team (MONET), along with the assistance of Mono County Sheriff Deputies, concluded a narcotics warrant investigation in the Town of Mammoth...
by News Staff | Dec 17, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Mayor Eric Garcetti, City of Los Angeles Dear Mayor Garcetti, I am a resident of the town of Independence in the Owens Valley. Along with many other residents of Owens Valley, I am deeply concerned about the proposal by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power...
by News Staff | Dec 17, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The Tannenbaum Classic Nordic Ski Race kicked off the cross country ski season on December 15h at Tamarack Ski Center. A crowd of nearly 80 racers, ranging from youngsters who were on cross country skis for the first time, to college athletes, to a two-time Olympian...
by News Staff | Dec 17, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
With a relatively short agenda, the Mammoth Town Council meets Wednesday at 6pm. The first item is a presentation by Interim Town Manager Dan Holler on the recent trip to Whistler by Holler and Councilmen John Eastman and Matthew Lehman. Eastman spoke about the trip...
by News Staff | Dec 17, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
After months of no communication and $13,000 due to the City of Bishop for dispatch service, Judd Symons of Symons Ambulance finally sat down with City officials, who were pleased to report than an agreement is very near and that ambulance service and...
by News Staff | Dec 16, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Mono County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team Annual Awards Dinner 2013 The Mono County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team is a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to saving lives. They do searches and rescues at any time, in any weather, for as long as it...
by News Staff | Dec 16, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
With Christmas gifts on the mind now, some shoppers look to locally produced art with some social or environmental benefit. One wall calendar shows off Eastern Sierra skies and supports clean air. Such a project features photographer Andy Selters in conjunction with...
by News Staff | Dec 16, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
When the Mono Supervisors meet Tuesday, they will convene in Mammoth Lakes on the third floor of the Sierra Center Mall. The Board will deal with a Mammoth Lakes issue. The Town Council decided to ask the Supervisors if Mono County would contribute some funding to...
by News Staff | Dec 16, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The Inyo Supervisors will start out their Tuesday meeting on a light note. The County Administrator will announce the winners of the Inyo County Offices Holiday Door Decorating contest and present awards and prizes. Then, it’s on to heavier matters like the...
