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DWP Holds "Scoping" Meeting Sept 26 on Upcoming Environmental Review on Dewatered Meadows

Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power recently announced it will be doing an Environmental Impact Report under federal law, which is a review of the possible impacts that will arise from its proposal to remove irrigation water from about 6,400 acres of irrigated meadowlands surrounding Cr

Wildfire Closes Section of June Lake Loop

Published Monday, September 17, 2018

"The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) would like to inform the traveling public that State Route 158N is closed to through traffic from Grant Lake to Parker Road (postmile 11.1-14.4) due to a wildfire.

Boot Fire Now at 78 Percent Contained on Sept. 12

Published Friday, September 7, 2018

Firefighters are making steady progress containing the Boot Fire and it is now at 6,974 acres and 76 percent contained. Hose lays and other water delivery systems are helping firefighters aggressively complete containment and repair work, according fire officials.

Reds Meadow Shuttle Shifts To Weekends Only; Road Closes Oct. 9

Published Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Beginning Thursday, Sept. 6, the mandatory Reds Meadow Shuttle from the Adventure Center at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area through the Reds Meadow Valley will end its daily service.

New Fire Near Sonora Pass Junction Closes U.S. 395; Grows to 3,000-Plus-Acres

Published Wednesday, September 5, 2018

A new fire ignited in the Walker River Canyon the afternoon of Sept. 4, growing to 3,000 acres in less than 24 hours and closing U.S. 395 in both directions much of Tuesday and into Wednesday afternoon when the Times went to press.

Lions Fire Meetings Today/Questions Answered

Published Monday, August 27, 2018

There will be a fire information person available to talk to residents and anyone else interested in the Lions Fire today at various times in the area. Here is more on when and where:

Dramatic Rescue on Mt Ritter: Woman Survives 100' Fall

Published Wednesday, August 15, 2018

On Aug. 12 at approximately 12:13 p.m., Mono County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch was contacted by a pair of hikers in the Mount Ritter area.

Yosemite Enters Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Published Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Yosemite Valley Reopens Aug. 14, 9 a.m.

Published Friday, August 10, 2018

Yosemite National Park's Yosemite Valley will open to visitors once again on Aug. 14.

Here is the latest information from the park:

Lions Fire Now at 8,711 Acres; 70 Percent Containment

Published Thursday, August 9, 2018