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Fall colors abound in the Eastern Sierra
Press releases “Dude, autumn happens here, too.” With that statement the Eastern Sierra stakes its claim to having enough bountiful, bright fall foliage to compete with fall color hot spots such as...
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Groundbreaking for Trails End Park project
Tuesday morning, members of the Mammoth Lakes Town Council and Recreation Commission officially broke ground on the Trails End Park Completion project. On August 17, Town Council unanimously approved...
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Inyo Supervisors approve budget
By Deb Murphy Inyo County’s 2016-17 budget is a done deal—approved with minor modifications by the Board of Supervisors at Tuesday’s meeting. CAO Kevin Carunchio The modifications included relegating...
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‘Challenging’– McDonald’s closes in Mammoth Lakes
By Charles James The owners of the McDonald’s franchise in Mammoth Lakes announced the permanent closing of the restaurant, which closed at the end of the day on Labor Day. It has had a troubled...
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Voter registration deadlines approaching
Inyo County press release Inyo County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters Kammi Foote and the Inyo County Board of Supervisors would like to remind residents that deadlines for registering to vote in...
View ArticleCrews responding to Owens River Fire
USFS press release Fire crews are responding to the Owens River Fire. The fire is estimated to be 500 acres. It is burning in sagebrush and Jeffrey pine. The fire is burning north of the Owens River...
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GBAPCD issues health advisory for smoke
Stage 2 Health Advisory Affected Communities: Mammoth Lakes Smoke Source: Owens River Fire Based on air pollution levels between 1:00 AM and 9:00 AM PDT on September 18, 2016 a Stage 2 Air Pollution...
View ArticleCritical habitat rule before Inyo Supervisors
By Deb Murphy The final rule on critical habitat designations for three listed frogs and toads was issued in late August by the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service. Inyo County’s Planning Department will...
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Locally fresh – Eastern Sierra Certified Farmers’ Markets
Press release Eastern Sierra Certified Farmers’ Market There are two Eastern Sierra Certified Farmers’ Market locations – Bishop Farmers’ Market is open Saturday’s June through October – 9:00 a.m. to...
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Homeless on way to a better life
Second in a series By Deb Murphy In a perfect world, Wild Iris’ director of programs Susi Bains would have a campus for women, and men, transitioning out of an abusive relationship. Bains has...
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Update: Owens River Fire estimated cost at almost $1.2 million
(Note: Four historic structures at Alpers Ranch were destroyed by the Owens River Fire. Sierra Wave Media talked with Tim Alpers and that interview is available on the Eastern Sierra News TV 3 stream...
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Rotary Club of Bishop welcomes Wild Iris
Press release The Rotary Club of Bishop welcomes first Corporate Membership: Wild Iris, Family Counseling and Crisis Center. Trina Tobey, Kristina Roberts and Lisa ReelPhotos by Edward Nahin and Pat...
View ArticleTwo arrested in Bishop in connection with stolen vehicle
Bishop Police Department press release On Monday, September 19, 2016, at approximately 9:45 A.M., the Bishop Police Department received a call requesting assistance to the Denny’s Restaurant for a male...
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Mammoth Storytelling Festival this Saturday at Mammoth Museum
Press release Across the country, the popularity of storytelling is growing – with Storytelling Festivals springing up in every region. The Mammoth Museum at Hayden Cabin is catching this wave of...
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Woman dies after fall near Bear Creek Spire
Inyo County Sheriff’s Department press release Inyo County Sheriff’s Office was contacted the evening of September 18th regarding a deceased fall victim near Bear Creek Spire. Photos courtesy Inyo...
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As always, please, ‘Watch Out for Wildlife’
Press release SACRAMENTO – Caltrans and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) remind motorists to remain alert for wildlife on roadways during Watch Out for Wildlife Week, which runs...
View ArticleInformation on Mono County Grand Jury
Mono County press release The 2016-2017 Grand Jury is currently composed of eleven grand jurors. Michael Boucher is the foreperson of the grand jury and Tom Gaunt is the assistant foreperson. The...
View ArticleBencoma arraigned on several charges
Raymond Bencoma III was arraigned Thursday in Independence on cases involving an officer-involved shooting in August. According to Dee Shepherd, Inyo County Assistant District Attorney, Bencoma was...
View ArticleMono County Democratic Central Committee hosts candidates Tuesday
News release You are invited to meet Dr. Rita Ramirez, candidate for U.S. Congress, and Robert Carabas, candidate for California Assembly. This is your opportunity to talk directly to the candidates...
View ArticleInyo Supervisors talk frog habitat impact
By Deb Murphy Inyo County’s Supervisors weren’t pleased with the Final Rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service identifying more than 1.8 million acres as critical habitat for endangered...
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