by News Staff | Apr 10, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release The first Volunteer Work Day for the Owens Valley Growers Cooperative’s Food Coop and Cafe in Independence was held Tuesday April 7th and it was a huge success. “The turnout was great and the work accomplished was incredible” said the Coop’s...
by News Staff | Mar 30, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
A public showdown will unfold Tuesday when the Inyo Board of Supervisors offer their comments on the Draft Renewable Energy General Plan Amendment and its solar and wind development areas. The agenda lists this item at 1:30pm and says that the Board’s input will...
by News Staff | Mar 25, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Just How Successful was OVC Fundraiser? Very! By Charles James Saturday’s Owens Valley Committee fundraiser held at the Mountain Light Gallery with guest speaker, Bill Powers, on “Solar done right” attracted close to 200 supporters. Not only was the fundraiser...
by News Staff | Nov 29, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
DO WE REALLY NEED SOLAR OR WIND ENERGY? WE’VE GOT FRUITCAKE! In a surprise twist, members of the Independence Civic Club have discovered that they have been promoting a renewable energy source, fruitcake, for nine years without being aware of its potential. “This...
by News Staff | Aug 9, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
First Public Meeting Held on County Building Consolidation By Charles James When you anticipate controversy and then it doesn’t happen, you’re not sure whether to be happy or sad or even whether it’s good or bad. At this first public meeting on the County building...