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Lions Fire Slows Growth; Smoke Still Possible Near Mammoth

Published Friday, June 29, 2018

The Lions Fire continues to grow, but at a much slower rate than last week this time.

Here is the most recent update from the Inyo National Forest this morning, June 29:

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Fire Near Reds Meadow Under Control; Smoke Possible

Published Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Evening smoke in Mammoth these past few days is most likely due to the Lion Point Fire, burning near Reds Meadow Valley in an old, previously burned area above the valley.

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Jolley Autopsy Results Due; Gilman Conscious, Will Be Questioned

Published Thursday, June 14, 2018

More details are emerging regarding the fatal shooting June 6 at a Mammoth residence that left a Mammoth man, Malcolm Jolley, dead and his roommate, another Mammoth man, Samuel Coner Gilman, now conscious, after being in a medically-induced coma for most of a week due to gunshot wounds.

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Update: U.S. 395 re-opens

Published Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Caltrans has re-opened U.S. Hwy 395, following last night's mudslide.
Mud and debris removal work has been completed by both agencies to ensure the traveling public’s safety.

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Photo of the Day

Published Wednesday, May 16, 2018

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What's Open From Lone Pine to Conway Summit

Published Friday, May 4, 2018

WHAT IS OPEN, WHAT IS NOT; LONE PINE TO CONWAY SUMMIT

NOTE: Tioga Pass Road is only open from Lee Vining to the Yosemite National Park gate as of today, May 4. You cannot get into Yosemite Valley from the Eastern Sierra via Tioga Pass Road at this time.

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Photo of the Day

Published Wednesday, May 2, 2018

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Mammoth Student Faces Terrorist Threat Charges; AR-15 Found at Home

Published Friday, April 27, 2018

Numerous weapons, including an AR-15 rifle, were found at the Mammoth home of a Mammoth High School student who was arrested April 24 on charges of terrorist threats against the school staff/students.