by News Staff | Aug 19, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
A huge thunderstorm hit the Owens Valley Sunday evening. It was a gully washer that caused alerts for flash floods in Death Valley, sent torrents through residents’ yards and started a dozen or so lightning fires. Tim Dunphy, Acting Fire Manager for the Forest...
by News Staff | Aug 8, 2013 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
– Press release from Eastern California Museuem: Just the nickname “Mad Dog” gives you a good hint that Irene Kritz is not your average pack outfit cook and campfire storyteller. The long-time backcountry cook and Lone Pine resident will be the main attraction...
by News Staff | Aug 4, 2013 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
– Press release Author and local Fort Independence Paiute member Sean Scruggs will visit the Fort Independence Travel Plaza this Wednesday August 7th from 11 am to 1 pm, to attend a signing of his new book Zombie Salvation. Sean grew up in the Owens Valley where...
by News Staff | Jul 30, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release from Dr. Richard Johnson, Inyo and Mono counties Health Officer: As you undoubtedly know, smoke from the Aspen Fire on the western side of the Sierras continues to affect the air quality in Inyo and Mono County. Latest reports show the fire at...
by News Staff | Jul 24, 2013 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
No water flowing from the Owens Valley down the LA Aqueduct? Hopes and dreams for many people in the Eastern Sierra, and it’s happening right now – but it’s been in the works for weeks. “There is not a major crack or a break in the...
