‘Fuller’ to begin formal guide-work training
Press release Guide Dogs for the Blind puppy-in-training Fuller, raised in the Eastern Sierra by Mammoth Lakes resident Anne Parkes, will soon be taking the next step on his journey to become a Guide...
View ArticleLADWP to maximize water spreading in Owens Valley
LADWP press release LOS ANGELES – During the Inyo County/Los Angeles Standing Committee Wednesday, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) announced plans to maximize the spread of water...
View ArticleNIHD gifted textbook on state-of-the-art mastectomies
Press release Breast surgeon Jay K. Harness, MD, recently co-edited what is being hailed as one of the most comprehensive textbooks regarding state-of-the-art mastectomies. Last week, Dr. Harness...
View ArticleJune Lake Winter Festival set for March 4
Press release JUNE LAKE, Calif. – The June Lake Winter Festival celebrates the magical winter season in the California’s beautiful Eastern Sierra, making for a can’t-miss event for snow lovers. Photo...
View ArticleOpinion: New leadership needed on water issues
Submitted by Daniel Pritchett At the 2/9/17 Technical Group meeting Inyo County Water Department director Bob Harrington voted to approve DWP’s pre-construction plan for new wells on the Bishop cone...
View ArticleMammoth Lakes Tourism receives industry award
Press release Mammoth Lakes, Calif. — Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) was recently awarded Best Destination Marketing Organization (in an area with under 25,000 population) by California Meetings +Events...
View ArticleMammoth Town Council to approve new emergency declaration
Press release Mammoth Lakes, CA – At the request of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), the Town Council will be approving a new emergency declaration for the February set...
View ArticleBencoma pleads not guilty by reason of insanity
By Deb Murphy Ray Bencoma has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity to felony charges including assault on an officer. His trial date has been set for April 10 in Independence, according...
View ArticleBlake Jones Trout Derby cancelled for safety issues
By Deb Murphy Locals and anglers from far and wide will have to wait for 2018 to celebrate the iconic Blake Jones Fishing Derby’s 50th anniversary. Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Center, the...
View ArticleMan kills mountain lion after attack at Mono Lake
Press release Eastern Sierra Mono County Mt. Lion Encounter On Feb 24 2017 at approximately 1500 hours a hunter who had been hunting near the north shore of Mono Lake for coyotes had a mountain lion...
View ArticleBishop PD investigating probable suicide
BPD press release On Sunday, February 26, 2017 at approximately 0807 hours, the Bishop Police Department received a 911 call from a business located on the 1100 block of N. Main Street, reporting a...
View ArticleNIHD talk to focus on colon cancer
Press release As part of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Allison Robinson will give a free educational talk on lowering risks for colon cancer, Thursday, March 2, 6:30 p.m. at the Northern...
View ArticleWorkshop set for MUF at Mammoth Creek Park
The Recreation Commission invites you to attend a special workshop for the Community Multi-Use Recreation Facilities proposed at Mammoth Creek Park on Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Community Center...
View ArticleUpdate from Bishop Chamber on Blake Jones cancellation
Bishop Chamber of Commerce press release The Bishop Chamber of Commerce regrettably announces Cancellation of the 2017 Blake Jones Trout Derby which was scheduled for March 11th. A unique set of...
View ArticleLawsuits fan the blame game over Round Fire
By Deb Murphy Two years ago Swall Meadows was nearly devoured by flames fanned by erratic winds. It will take another year for a complex series of lawsuits to go to court in Los Angeles. The Cal Fire...
View ArticleMammoth’s Trails End Park, Stuart Brown earn awards
Press release At the annual California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) District 7 Awards and Installation event on February 24, 2017, Trails End Park was awarded the prestigious Outstanding...
View ArticleMono Basin Historical Society –‘The Log of a Snow Survey’
Press release Author Patrick Armstrong will share stories from his book, The Log of a Snow Survey, Skiing and Working in a Mountain Winter World, at the Monday, March 6 meeting of the Mono Basin...
View ArticleOfficials warn of carbon monoxide poisoning in vehicles
Mono County Sheriff’s Office press release The Inyo County Coroner’s Office and the Mono County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office would like to remind both residents and visitors of the dangers of carbon...
View ArticleBishop to hold Second Annual Town Hall Meeting
Press release Bishop, California – The Bishop City Council will host the Second Annual Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 starting at 5:30p.m. in the Tallman Pavilion located on the grounds...
View ArticleTahoe Adventure Film Festival returns to Mammoth
Press release Mammoth Lakes, Calif. – Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theatre is proud to welcome back the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) for two shows only on Saturday, March 11 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m....
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