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Backcountry Trails Finally Mostly Snowfree

Published Friday, August 9, 2019

The high Sierra's backcountry trails from Lone Pine to Walker are finally mostly snow free and accessible.

Mammoth Mountain Finally Closes to Skiing July 28

Published Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area will finally close to skiing on July 28 after a winter season that saw the Mountain take on 59.8 FEET of snow before the storms finally ceased in May.

Water District Manager Resigns After Six-Year Tenure

Published Thursday, July 11, 2019

After six years of service, Mammoth Community Water District General Manager Pat Hayes has stepped down, following June district board of directors meeting.

Social Security Scam Hits Eastside; Do No Be a Victim

Published Thursday, July 11, 2019

The Bishop and Mammoth Lakes Police Departments have been receiving a large amount of complaints from our citizens regarding (fake) calls from Social Security.

Delays Near Ridgecrest Rest of Week Due to Earthquake Damage

Published Thursday, July 11, 2019

One-way traffic controls will be in place all week on S.R. 178 about six miles east of Ridgecrest due to earthquake damage to the roadway and construction work. Caltrans began permanent construction repairs Tuesday and the work will continue at least into the end of the week.

Three Dead Following Car Crash Near Walker Sunday: CHP Seeks Info on Crash From Public

Published Monday, July 1, 2019

Three people have died and three more are critically injured following a car crash north of Walker yesterday, June 30.

First 'Plan the Parcel' Public Hearing is June 26, Mammoth

Published Tuesday, June 25, 2019

The first of several "Plan the Parcel" public hearings is this week, Wednesday, June 26 from 3-6 p.m. at a Joint Town Council/Planning Commission meeting. Another hearing will be held in August (see below) and still another in October.

Smoke Visible Near Smokey Bear Flat North Of Mammoth Beginning une 3

Published Monday, June 3, 2019

Weather and air quality conditions permitting, fire crews will be conducting the Antelope Prescribed Fire this week, starting Monday June 3, and continue into the month as conditions allow, according to the Inyo National Forest.

Tioga, All Passes Now Open

Published Friday, May 24, 2019

All trans-Sierra passes are now open.

Here is the latest on the passes and other local recreation-related roads, from Caltrans :

Clear Skies Give Way to New Storm Tonight; More Storms Through Memorial Weekend

Published Monday, May 20, 2019

With two storms down, the winter-like weather will continue for at least the rest of the week, including into the Memorial Day weekend.