by News Staff | May 23, 2019 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy You’ve got to give Premium Energy, LLC credit for trying. In the Walnut company’s second amendment to its application for a permit to study the feasibility of a closed-loop hydro power project in the Eastern Sierra, Premium now has abandoned three...
by News Staff | May 9, 2019 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy The Mono County Board of Supervisors didn’t mince their words or hide their feelings about the massive hydroelectric project proposed for Wheeler Crest, Lower Rock Creek and Owens River gorges at Tuesday’s meeting. “What are these people thinking? Are...
by News Staff | Apr 26, 2019 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy The last weekend in April has historically been a merry time for Eastern Sierra anglers and local businesses. It’s Fishmas, the official opening of the fishing season. But a pall hangs over this year’s holiday as the California Department of Fish and...
by News Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Proposed changes to fishing regulations and seasons have drawn a local response mostly against the new rules. Here are two previous stories from Sierra Wave Media, and a letter to the California Fish and Wildlife Department; also included is a link to comment:...
by News Staff | Apr 17, 2019 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
A fine new addition has come to Millpond County Park – a new disc golf course, with a grand opening and tournament set for Saturday, April 20th. The Millpond Disc Golf course is the first 18-hole Disc Golf course with official baskets (chains, as they’re...