by Community Reports/Events | Mar 18, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Obituaries
James “Jim” Boyd Lambert, 67, of Chalfant Valley, passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of March 9th, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Jim was born in Blythe, California on February 7th, 1954 to James Robert Lambert, Jr. and his wife...
by News Staff | Mar 18, 2021 | Crime, News Releases
Taxpayers should be on the lookout for new variations of tax-related scams from people identifying themselves as being with the IRS or Social Security, especially this time of year. In the latest twist on a scam related to Social Security numbers, scammers claim to be...
by News Staff | Mar 17, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Mono County Sheriff's Office, News Releases
The National Sheriff’s Association recognized Mono County Sheriff Ingrid Braun for Women’s History Month. The people that work with the department wanted to make it know that they are honored to call her “our Sheriff.” When asked what advice she has for young women...
by News Staff | Mar 17, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Obituaries
Kathy went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She passed with her husband, Rich, at her side. Kathy was born Kathleen Annette McCoy to Lester and Gladyce McCoy on July 1, 1940 in Los Angeles. She grew up in Downey, CA and...
by News Staff | Mar 17, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, LADWP, News Releases, Press Release
Mono County won their court case against a plan by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to remove irrigation water from the Long Valley from Crowley Lake to Bishop. On Monday, March 8, the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda, issued...
by News Staff | Mar 17, 2021 | Entertainment, News Releases
Sierra Wave presents first episode of “Siren’s Gold” starting Monday Night and airing every Mon, Wed and Fri at 8pm. Join in the fun and adventure. Stop binging on TV! At the end of the Golden Age of Piracy, ex-pirate turned pirate-hunter Eli...
by Community Reports/Events | Mar 17, 2021 | General Misc. Stories
Back in October of 2019, our listeners and readers might recall the story of former Manzanar Internee Giichi Matsumura, whose remains were “rediscovered” by two hikers on Mt. Williamson. The story and mystery was covered extensively by the local news media and across...
by News Staff | Mar 13, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Nature, News Releases
It’s almost springtime in the Eastern Sierra. As you read this, birds, squirrels and other animals are nesting and preparing for their newborn and newly-hatched babies in your trees, shrubs and hedges. Every spring and summer, hundreds of baby animals are injured and...
by Community Reports/Events | Mar 12, 2021 | Business, General Misc. Stories, Museums, News Releases, Press Release, Public Health, Town of Mammoth Lakes
Good News for Mono County!! Moving from Purple Tier to Red Tier on Sunday! Effective Sunday, March 14, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will reassign Mono County to the less restrictive Tier 2, Substantial (Red), of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy...
by News Staff | Mar 12, 2021 | Museums
Looking forward to a soft opening! Laws Museum is pleased to announce the re-opening of our grounds and outdoor exhibits beginning on Thursday, March 18. Museum hours will be 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Thursday through Sunday. Visitors are required to follow pandemic...
by News Staff | Mar 12, 2021 | Corona Virus, Inyo County, News Releases, Town of Mammoth Lakes, Vaccination
INYO COUNTY, March 12, 2021 – Beginning March 15, Inyo County will join the State of California to expand eligibility for the COVID vaccine to individuals aged 16-64 who could become extremely sick from COVID-19 as they have the following severe health conditions:...
by News Staff | Mar 12, 2021 | Business, Corona Virus
Following is an announcement from the owners of La Casita Mexican Restaurant & Cantina (1982-2021) on permanently closing the business. They will be missed. It is with great sadness that we announce the permanent closure of La Casita. We will not be re-opening. We...
