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Inyo National Forest Information for Memorial Day Weekend

Published Thursday, May 27, 2021

This Monday, Memorial Day, as we honor all the heroes who gave their lives in military service to this nation, the Inyo National Forest would also like to remind all visitors to plan ahead before visiting.

Humboldt Toiyabe Forest Has Different Rules than Inyo National Forest

Published Thursday, May 27, 2021

The Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, located from about Conway Summit north to the state line and into parts of Nevada, is not in the same fire restrictions as the Inyo National Forest and as such, campfires are still allowed on the HT Forest.

Woodmen Street Proposed Turnaround Workshop, May 20

Published Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The Town of Mammoth Lakes and Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) have been working together for many years to identify a solution to provide consistent public transit service to the Old Mammoth neighborhood.

Eastern Sierra on Edge as Fire Threats, Record Visitor Numbers Loom

Published Sunday, May 16, 2021

“We've kind of gotten ourselves into a predicament here,” fire official says

June Lake business first in nation to pilot ‘proof-of-vaccine’ app for May 7 concert

Published Thursday, May 6, 2021

June Lake’s own T-Bar Social Club will hold the first ever concert in the country using a ‘proof of vaccine’ application that is designed to make sure every concert-goer is vaccinated – and that their privacy is protected, said owner Jamie Schectman this week.

More Housing Help for Mammoth, All Eastern Sierra Residents

Published Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Inyo Finally Goes to Red Tier: Bypasses 45 Percent Vaccination Rate

Published Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Inyo County officially received word late Tuesday morning that it has met Red Tier condi- tions under the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy based on the county’s COVID vaccina- tion and case rates.

The status means a lessening of restrictions on gatherings and economic activity.

Yosemite Opens Daily Reservation System May 21

Published Thursday, April 8, 2021

Beginning Friday, May 21, visitors to Yosemite National Park will need a day-use reservation to enter the park. The temporary day-use reservation system will allow the park to manage visitation levels to reduce risks associated with exposure to Covid-19.

Local students shine: Two headed to regional science fair; one to international fair

Published Saturday, April 3, 2021

Despite rain and snow and a still-escalating pandemic, the Mono County Science Fair soldiered on this winter with two students – Lee Vining Elementary student Jack Long and Lee Vining High School student Ellery McQuilkin – qualifying to head to the regional Science Fair in May.

The race is on; vaccine against variant as Mono cases begin to increase for first time in weeks

Published Saturday, April 3, 2021

The race is on, vaccine against variant, as the country and Mono County push the clock to get as many vaccines in arms as possible before a veritable suite of emerging – and dangerous – new Covid-19 mutations trigger yet another surge of cases.