by News Staff | Aug 8, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The severe drought this year means little food for creatures. Bears, desperate for something to eat, are causing problems in Mammoth Lakes. Both the MLPD and the US Forest Service issued press releases about the situation and the important ways to deal with bears....
by News Staff | Jul 23, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The Mammoth Lakes Police Department has received two applications for a permit to operate a medical marijuana dispensary in the Town of Mammoth. Voters had approved an ordinance that allows two dispensaries in Town with guidelines on where they can be located. ...
by News Staff | Jun 26, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
With bear season in Mammoth Lakes comes the same old issue. Wildlife Specialist Steve Searles still can’t use non-lethal weapons to manage problem bears on Forest Service land. Mammoth Police Chief Dan Watson said he has tried to get Forest Service permission...
by News Staff | May 15, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
By Jennifer Hansen, Mono County Sheriff Public Information Officer Every May 15, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day, law enforcement agencies nationwide join hands to honor those brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice of giving their...
by News Staff | Apr 30, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Mammoth Police Chief Dan Watson passed along this news release on the Baker-to-Vegas Relay Team event. Chief Watson said, “I have nothing to add except congratulations to the runners for their commitment to physical fitness and esprit ‘d corps. This year’s...
