by News Staff | Oct 30, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The weekend after the Fourth of July, fire broke out about five miles south of Big Pine. A fierce wind blew the fire quickly toward the Big Pine area. Fast work by fire fighters from many agencies stopped the ferocious flames about a half mile outside the town. It was...
by News Staff | Apr 24, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Members of the Pierce family of Big Pine suffered the loss of most possessions in a house fire recently. Neighbors managed to rouse Harold Pierce, Jr. and Daniel Pierce, saving their lives. Now the community wants to help: Pierce Family Fire Fundraising Dinner Slow...
by News Staff | Nov 18, 2011 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Weather
US Highway 395 was closed between Independence to Big Pine about 1:30 p.m. Friday. A press release from CalTrans said, “Due to the current wind conditions in the Eastern Sierra’s, Hwy 395 has been closed from Independence to Big Pine. Visibility is zero due to...
by News Staff | Sep 20, 2011 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau issued the following press release: The Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce a new program designed to give Owens Valley visitors and locals a broader and deeper understanding of...
by News Staff | Sep 13, 2011 | Government Agencies/Utilities
the following press release was issued by the Inyo County Shefiff’s Department: Sheriff’s Investigator, Shane Scott, has been selected to receive two additional Medal of Valor Awards for his selfless, and decisive actions during a vehicle collision that took...
