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Let’s be careful out there – summer safety tips
Inyo County Sheriff’s Office press release As the historic Sierra snowpack continues to melt and create swift moving local waterways, residents and visitors are reminded that the Owens River will...
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Officials urge caution concerning hantavirus
CDPH Press release SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reminds individuals to take precautions when entering cabins, trailers and other buildings that may be infested with...
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Comments sought Devils Postpile accessibility plan
NPS press release Devils Postpile National Monument Seeks Public Input on Draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan The National Park Service has prepared a draft report that provides...
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Ski, ride at Mammoth Mountain through Aug. 6
From Mammoth Mountain Ski Area After an unbelievable winter season, the last day of ski/snowboard operations will beAug 6, 2017. Mammoth Mountain received 618” of snow at Main Lodge [second most on...
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Update: BLM, CalFire fire restrictions
BLM press release BLM Announces Temporary Fire Restrictions for the Eastern Sierra BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing temporary fire restrictions on all public lands...
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Mosquito samples in Inyo test positive West Nile Virus
Inyo County press release The Owens Valley Mosquito Abatement Program (OVMAP) confirmed Tuesday that some mosquito samples trapped last week tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the first...
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Bishop City Council talks cannabis, groundwater agency
By Deb Murphy In what could have been the absolute last cannabis discussion at a Bishop City Council meeting Monday, Councilmember Pat Gardner opened the door a crack for further discussion. File...
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Talking trash – and landfills – between Inyo County and LADWP
By Deb Murphy This all started with a Los Angeles Times article by Louis Sahagun two weeks ago. Sahagun reminded the city’s readership of the 100-year history between LA and the Owens Valley. The...
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Dennis Mattinson’s Weather Forecast
AREA FORECAST: Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County FROM: Dennis “Matt” Mattinson, Weather and Atmospheric Forecaster FOR: Sierra Wave Media / Eastern Sierra News / sierrawave.net / KSRW 92.5 FM...
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Crews monitoring Goodale Fire
Press release The Goodale Fire was detected on July 24th. It appears to be a lightning-caused fire, although the fire cause remains under investigation. It is approximately ¼ acre in size and is...
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Town of Mammoth Lakes expands recycling programs
Press release Mammoth Lakes, CA – The Town of Mammoth Lakes (TOML), The Sierra Conservation Project, Inc. (SCP) and Mammoth Disposal (MD) are excited to announce the expansion of current condominium,...
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It’s official – Mammoth Resorts acquired; Mark Brownlie new COO
Press release Denver, Colorado, July 31, 2017 –The new joint venture formed by affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, LLC (“KSL”) and Henry Crown and Company (“HCC”) today announced the completion of...
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Fire crews responding to Grant Fire
US Forest Service press release Fire crews are responding to the Grant Fire, located west of Highway 158 between Silver and Grant Lakes on the June Lake Loop. It is approximately 100 acres. It appears...
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Hear El Camino ‘Tales’ Friday in June Lake
Press release The Friends of the June Lake Library will be hosting an evening history program and book signing this coming Friday August 4th at the June Lake Community Center. At 5:30 pm, Independence...
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‘Early Gold Rush in the Eastern Sierra’ Monday in Lee Vining
EASTERN SIERRA GOLD RUSH PROGRAM AT MONO BASIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING Robert Joki brings his side-kick, Ol’ Charlie to the Mono Basin Historical Society meeting on Monday evening August 7th to...
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Bishop City Council approves value statement
By Deb Murphy The Bishop City Council unanimously approved a value statement, one that applauds the city’s diversity without spelling out specific diverse groups. The effort started back in February...
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Four Toiyabe Indian Health Project administrators suspended
By Deb Murphy July 14, four months after the $17.5 million clinic opened, the Toiyabe Indian Health Project board of directors voted to suspend Chief Executive Officer David Lent, Chief Operations...
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Sierra Club Range of Light Group celebrates 25 years
Press release Mammoth Lakes, CA,– As Sierra Club celebrates its 125th anniversary, the local Range of Light Group is proud to be turning 25 years old. On the evening of July 22, 1992, a group of...
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Ormat approved for geothermal test
Press release MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Bishop Field Office, in coordination with the Inyo National Forest Mammoth Lakes Ranger District, has approved a proposal by...
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ICEA offers new proposal to Inyo County
AFSCME press release County employees who are part of Inyo County Employees Association, Local 315 of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, have offered another new proposal...
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