by News Staff | Aug 12, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
New Copper Top BBQ Open in Big Pine Restaurant review by Charles James Spare rib anyone? – Adam in the Garden of Eden Delicious barbecue has likely been around ever since humankind discovered fire, but it was the guy or gal that came up with the barbeque sauce that...
by News Staff | Feb 24, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Sunday morning, fire broke out somewhere near the Lone Pine dump and spread north and south, whipped by extremely high winds. Lone Pine Fire Chief Leroy Kritz said that eight agencies responded. At 6pm Sunday, the fire had calmed way down and crews were being...
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...
