Sunday morning, fire broke out somewhere near the Lone Pine dump and spread north and south, whipped by extremely high winds. Lone Pine Fire Chief Leroy Kritz said that eight agencies responded. At 6pm Sunday, the fire had calmed way down and crews were being released. Fire Chief Kritz said he and others are not [...]
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Tentative cause of Fish Fire
The weekend after the Fourth of July, fire broke out about five miles south of Big Pine. A fierce wind blew the fire quickly toward the Big Pine area. Fast work by fire fighters from many agencies stopped the ferocious flames about a half mile outside the town. It was a nerve-wracking experience for residents. [...]
Fire fundraising dinner in Big Pine
Members of the Pierce family of Big Pine suffered the loss of most possessions in a house fire recently. Neighbors managed to rouse Harold Pierce, Jr. and Daniel Pierce, saving their lives. Now the community wants to help: Pierce Family Fire Fundraising Dinner Slow roasted underground cooked Beef Mashed potatoes Assorted Salads and Desserts Live [...]
Dust Storm Closes 395
US Highway 395 was closed between Independence to Big Pine about 1:30 p.m. Friday. A press release from CalTrans said, “Due to the current wind conditions in the Eastern Sierra’s, Hwy 395 has been closed from Independence to Big Pine. Visibility is zero due to dust. “The Highway may reopen around dusk if the wind subsides.” [...]
Bishop Chamber unveils new history tours
The Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau issued the following press release: The Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce a new program designed to give Owens Valley visitors and locals a broader and deeper understanding of our unique and intriguing history. Beginning on September 24th, the Chamber will [...]
Inyo’s Shane Scott garners more honors
the following press release was issued by the Inyo County Shefiff’s Department: Sheriff’s Investigator, Shane Scott, has been selected to receive two additional Medal of Valor Awards for his selfless, and decisive actions during a vehicle collision that took place on August 9, 2010 which resulted in the rescue of a 22-year old college student [...]
ICARE: Time for new animal shelter in Big Pine
The following letter was submitted by Ted and Lisa Schade of ICARE: Dear KSRW, After reading the article regarding a possible new Inyo County office building in Bishop (KSRW website, September 9, 2011), we propose the county has a much greater facilities need—a new Animal Shelter in Big Pine to replace the totally inadequate current [...]
Inyo considers next move in groundwater disagreement with LADWP
Inyo officials continue to talk about what they might do in the face of the Department of Water and Power’s refusal to lower this year’s groundwater pumping plan. DWP proposed pumping 91,000 acre feet. Based on poor vegetation conditions and water tables still below baseline, Inyo County officials recommended 68,510 acre feet. Inyo Water Director [...]
Lots of dogs and cats ready for adoption
ALLIE is a sweet, calm and beautiful Border Collie. Fans of the breed know they are extremely intelligent, very loyal and are happiest with daily walks or runs. PETE is a handsome Border Collie mix who was brought to the Shelter by a Good Samaritan. He must have nine lives, because this sweet boy is [...]
Thank you to all who gave their lives
The staff at Sierra Wave wishes to give our heartfelt thanks to all of those who gave their lives for our country and its principles. We thank the families who also sacrificed. We felt the beautiful image of our American flag which flies in Big Pine, photographed by local artist Andrew Kirk, appropriately symbolizes the [...]
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