by Dennis Mattinson | Dec 2, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Copper Top BBQ – By Dennis Mattinson A restaurant here in the Eastern Sierra that serves barbecued meats over real wood, in an outdoor setting. That’s the Copper Top in downtown Big Pine. Thought I would stop by and meet the owners and try their food. The...
by News Staff | Dec 2, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Winter Weather Preparedness The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office has been informed by the National Weather Service that a severe cold front is forecasted in Inyo County for the next 3 to 5 days with temperatures in the teens. Here are some helpful...
by News Staff | Dec 2, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (ICSO press release, PIO Carma Roper) Phone Scam Over the weekend the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office received notice of a phone scam that is apparently targeting seniors. The caller states that a “caring relative” has purchased a lifeline...
by News Staff | Dec 2, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
In weather, fire or earthquake disasters that sometimes hit Mono County towns, many services come into play. However, the needs of animals during such stressful times have been left up to owners, who themselves may need protection. Now, the Mono Supervisors and Town...
by News Staff | Nov 30, 2013 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Jody Meads again has run her way into the record books. The Mammoth High distance standout took second place Saturday in her division in the CIF State Cross Country Championships Presented by Farmers in Fresno. Coming off her winning runs at the CIF-Southern Section...
by News Staff | Nov 30, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
For the past two years, Symons Ambulance of San Bernardino and Bishop was named by Inc. Magazine in its “List of 5,000” as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation with revenue this year listed at $3.9 million. Also this year, Symons has failed...
by News Staff | Nov 30, 2013 | 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 | Nov 29, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
DO WE REALLY NEED SOLAR OR WIND ENERGY? WE’VE GOT FRUITCAKE! In a surprise twist, members of the Independence Civic Club have discovered that they have been promoting a renewable energy source, fruitcake, for nine years without being aware of its potential. “This...
by News Staff | Nov 27, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
When they recently traveled to Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort, Town of Mammoth officials learned that Whistler has a big village, highly developed events and incentives for developers. Things to think about in Mammoth Lakes. Councilmen John Eastman and Matthew Lehman...
by News Staff | Nov 27, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
After Inyo County Administrator Kevin Carunchio recently underlined the earlier news that pay raises for all classes of employees will cost the County $1.8 million more next fiscal year and more than double that the following year, some workers began to question what...
by News Staff | Nov 27, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Happy Thanksgiving from Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Dear Valued Chamber Members and Friends, Thanksgiving is a time for feasts, families, friends and football games. Most importantly, Thanksgiving is the time to stop and think for a minute...
by News Staff | Nov 26, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The Mammoth Ice Rink is an outdoor facility located in the Town of Mammoth Lakes offering public skating sessions, pick-up hockey, lessons and special events. The Mammoth Ice Rink is scheduled to open for the 2013/14 season on Friday, November 29, 2013. Get your...
