by News Staff | Aug 20, 2015 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
Mono County Sheriff press releases Drones are becoming an increasingly popular recreational activity on forest land and throughout the country. However, drones flying near wildland fires pose a serious and immediate threat to the safety of aircraft crews involved in...
by News Staff | Aug 18, 2015 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
News Release Lee Vining, CA: For the campers that were evacuated along Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass), there are escorts today into those campgrounds for property and belongings to be retrieved. The escorts will take place until 3:00 pm this afternoon and tomorrow, Wednesday,...
by News Staff | Aug 15, 2015 | Fire, General Misc. Stories
– Press release from US Forest Service The Tioga Pass Road between Highway 395 and the Yosemite National Park Entrance re-opened today at 1:00 p.m. The road is opening without and escort. However, there will no stopping along the eastern six miles of the road....