by News Staff | Dec 4, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
MAMMOTH LAKES CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING – Dec. 6 Time: 5:30pm Admission: Free Footloose Sports Parking Lot Welcome in the festive season at the official Town of Mammoth Lakes Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Footloose Parking Lot. Enjoy hot chocolate and yummy...
by News Staff | Dec 4, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
In Mammoth Lakes, those interested in part-time volunteer firefighting still have time to sign up for the 2014 Fire Academy. If you missed one of the orientation meetings, stop by the Fire Station on Main Street and speak to the on-duty Captain or call 934-2300....
by News Staff | Dec 4, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Part of the new Business Improvement District assessment in Mammoth Lakes will pay for some subsidy of air service. It’s a subject with lots of push and pull on both sides. Mammoth Lakes Tourism Director John Urdi pointed us in the direction of a news story from...
by News Staff | Dec 3, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
PETS of the WEEK – December 4, 2013 THEO is is a darling kitty-boy who was abandoned on County Road in Big Pine on June 21st at the tender age of 5 weeks old. That was 5-1/2 months ago, which means he’s spent almost his entire life in a stainless steel...
by News Staff | Dec 3, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Mammoth Lakes, June Lake Get More HD TV Channels Suddenlink Completes Move to All-Digital TV Lineup ** Sierra Wave TV is now viewable on Suddenlink Channel 3 in Mammoth Lakes, June Lake, as well as Bishop, Big Pine, and Independence. MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. (Dec. 3,...
by News Staff | Dec 3, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
In preparation for the winter season: friendly winter preparedness tips – from Mono County Sheriff’s Office, PIO Jennifer Hansen It’s that time of year again! Yes, winter is slowly creeping upon us. As we all hope for that massive snow storm to strike and...
by News Staff | Dec 3, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Once again, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has extended the comment period on the Draft EIR of the Southern Owens Valley Solar Ranch Project. Originally, DWP made their Draft EIR available August 30th with a deadline for comments on October 18th. For...
by News Staff | Dec 3, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
STAGE 2 HEALTH ADVISORY: Northern Owens Valley Based on air pollution levels at 4:00 PM on December 3, 2013 a Stage 2 Air Pollution Health Advisory has been issued for communities near Bishop. Due to extreme particulate pollution levels, people are encouraged to stay...
by News Staff | Dec 3, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
RESULTS OF THANKSGIVING MAXIMUM ENFORCEMENT PERIOD Providing safety and assistance throughout the state, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers engaged in a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) during the Thanksgiving holiday. The MEP began Wednesday, November 27, at...
by News Staff | Dec 3, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Saturday December 7 @ 6:00 PM “42” The Jackie Robinson Story…. Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. “42” tells the story of two men-the great Jackie Robinson...
by News Staff | Dec 2, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
To consult or not to consult? That’s the question the Mammoth Town Council will ponder when they meet Wednesday. At their last meeting, Council members thought out loud about the pros and cons of a consultant to help them pick a permanent Town Manager....
by News Staff | Dec 2, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
When the Inyo Supervisors signed the Water Agreement with the Department of Water and Power back in the 90s, they agreed to take on the water systems in Lone Pine, Independence and Laws. The happy thought back then was that community service districts would take them...