Sierra Wave: Eastern Sierra News
Eastern Sierra News for Bishop, Mammoth, Lone Pine, June Lake, Mammoth Lakes
- The following letter was written by James G. Yannotta, Manager Of Aqueduct, Los Angeles Department of Water Power: The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is providing this letter to the editor in response to the May 5, 2013 Sierra Wave story titled “Inyo officials concerned about environment, water agreement” because the story includes [...]
A 5.2 earthquake centered 44 miles west of Tonopah, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, was felt throughout the Eastern Sierra at ten minutes after 4pm Tuesday. Bishop residents who contacted USGS said they were told the quake was centered 69 miles northwest of Bishop. At the Sierra Wave studios the quake seemed long and [...]
From Stuart Brown of the Town of Mammoth Lakes – “At approximately 4:20 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH), a twin engine Cessna general aviation (GA) aircraft landed “gear-up” on the runway without causing major damage or personal injury. Airport personnel responded, as did the Long Valley and Mammoth [...]
Last week news surfaced that Mammoth’s Assistant Town Manager Marianna Marysheva-Martinez had applied for the City Manager job in Yakima, Washington. This week, she withdrew that application and signed an additional year’s contract with the Town of Mammoth Lakes. A press release issued by the Town says Martinez has “demonstrated her abilities and capacities to [...]
Mammoth Police Officers are investigating thefts from McCoy Sports earlier this month. Police provided still shots from surveillance tape to try to help identify the suspects. These are photos of 3 suspects that burglarized McCoy Sports on Tuesday April 3, 2012, at about 4:40 p.m. One suspect is seen removing a jacket from [...]
A Celebration of Life will be held this Sunday, 4 P.M. at Grumpy’s Restaurant in Mammoth lakes for Carl Preston. Carl, a longtime resident of Mammoth, passed away Dec. 6th at his home in Mesquite, NV. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to bring a good story about Carl and a festive attitude. [...]
At the start of trout season, it seemed like the right time to remind the communities of Inyo and Mono about the work done by Bishop Lions Club to create handicapped ramps in many places of the Eastern Sierra to open the sport of fishing, birdwatching and outdoor recreation to those who may have a [...]
In a bi-partisan vote of 376 to 2, House Resolution 2157 passed in Congress Tuesday to formalize an agreement between the Forest Service and Mammoth Mountain Ski Area toward a land exchange that involves close to 21 acres at the Main Lodge. Congressman Buck McKeon carried the bill to Congress. McKeon spoke on the floor [...]
“From city halls to county courthouses, from the State house to the White House – bureaucrats control our lives. Public servants who often try to become our masters. People whose salaries we pay, but what goods and services do we get? On Sierra Wave’s Bureaucrat Beat, we’ll report what they’re up to.” There’s a formula [...]
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 [...]
MANZANAR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, NEAR INDEPENDENCE, CA — Manzanar National Historic Site invites the public to participate in a weekend of special activities surrounding the Manzanar Committee’s 40th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage. This year visitors will be able to experience music, paintings, a film screening, speeches, a book signing, and a public reception. All events are [...]
Even as phone service and internet service remained iffy on Monday, Mammoth Town officials used their cell phones to pull together information so they could start mediation with creditors this week, and that includes Town employee groups but not Mammoth Lakes Land Acquisition. Less than a week after Councilman Skip Harvey called for open meetings [...]
