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The next round of local Mono County election results came in before the Veterans’ Day holiday but it is still too soon to know the outcome of any of our local elections, because there are still about 700 outstanding ballots.

Due to incoming winter storm; roads might re-open if conditions permit

After one school board candidate recently said publicly that Critical Race Theory is one of the top 'challenges' facing MUSD, the Times asked all the candidates some questions about their beliefs about CRT. Five of the eight candidates running for two open seats responded. Their answers are …

Mammoth Voices has released all the links to all their Candidate Forums and some Candidate Interviews for those who were not in Forum format for the upcoming election. Here you go:Kermit Jones Candidate for US Congress, CA District 3Tim Robertson Candidate for State Senate District 4Marie Al…

The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument announce that Reds Meadow Road at Minaret Vista will be closed for the season on Tuesday, October 11. The roadways within the Lakes Basin and the upper portion of Old Mammoth Road will remain open until weather conditions change.

Powells’ descent into a mental breakdown is essential reading

Algunos residentes pagan un precio muy alto 

Some residents pay a very high price

All six candidates expected to appear; three seats open

Town Council, School Board, state and federal candidates will get their day on the stand

At least some snow forecast for Sierra Crest by Monday

Bear found dead in Mammoth last week likely died of gunshot wounds

Ten to 20 degrees above normal; records likely broken 

 New storm this week causes more damage; delays road openings scheduled for this week

Final deadline to file was Wednesday, Aug. 17

State Route 190 will remain closed through at least next Wednesday as Caltrans maintenance crews continue to clean up after last week’s flash floods. Approximately 30 miles of the highway were partially or fully buried under flood debris within Death Valley National Park following Friday’s s…

New position created as emergency situations escalate 

This latest update from the Reno office of the National Weather Service is a good place to get a sense of the upcoming smoke impacts, and another week of very warm weather.

New variant is called BA. 5 variant and it's the most contagious yet 

Two injured in Friday fire in West Bishop

Lightning strike above Shady Rest Park

Two approved vaccines for children ages six months to six years available locally

‘Still Got It' band headlines benefit concert June 18 

There is now a winner for the Mono County Board of Supervisors District 5 race; Lynda Salcido will be the new District 5 Supervisor, with an almost 5-1 win over candidate Seth Guthrie.The final vote, with about 41 percent of the voters in the district voting, came out like this: Salcido got …

All proceeds from Dr. Richard Brown’s new book help those in need – but that’s not the only reason you should read it!

No campfires, chainsaws, target shooting etc., due to extreme fire danger

Where’s my ballot, where do I vote, and other questions, answered

Most of the Eastern Sierra's front country recreation sites and roads will be open by May 27

The Mammoth Lakes Basin opens to vehicles Friday, May 26, for the Memorial Day weekend, triggering the traditional beginning of the summer high country season in Mammoth. Most campgrounds will also be open starting Friday.

Lakes Basin, Reds Meadow Road remain closed for Memorial Day weekend 

As wildfire season bears down on the Eastern Sierra, the Mammoth Chamber of Commerce will host a 'Community Coffee' this Thursday, May 26 via Zoom on the  topic of 'Defensible Space and Home Hardening' as well as 'Wildfire Education.' The meeting is from 8:30-9:30 a.m.. For more information …

An update on Eastside roads, campgrounds and visitor centers; what is open and what is not from Lone Pine to Conway Summit as of April 30, 2022

Mammoth Lakes Trails System team members are inviting you to join them in person at the Mammoth Brewing Company for their bi-annual Mammoth Trails Meeting this Wednesday, April 27, at 5:30 p.m. "Grab a pint, relax and come talk trails. Want to learn how to volunteer or find out where the nex…

Fire crews will be burning up to 46 acres in the Mammoth Lakes Basin today, April 14, according to the Inyo National Forest. These piles are from a hazardous fuel reduction project designed to cut back on the amount of fuel on the first floor and canopy and slow or stop an incoming wildfire,…

While a preventative power outage, or PSPS, is not likely during this storm, power outages due to wind are possible; here's what to know

Low snow year means roads are opening unusually early

Mammoth Lakes Tourism and Los Angeles-based public charter airline, Advanced Airlines said late last week that they will expand their partnership by offering four weekly summer flights from Southern California cities, Hawthorne/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) and Carlsbad/McClellan Palomar…

CHP sees vehicle stuck on roadside; woman tries to jump into patrol car

A Glenwood, Colo., man was arrested last Thursday morning after law enforcement officers discovered him at a Lone Pine motel with a stick of dynamite, according to the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office.

Grand Opening for Nolan Nitschke’s new gallery is March 26

Election season for the June 2022 Primary Election is underway in Mono County, with the deadline to file for most seats this Friday, March 11 at 5 p.m. There are several Mono County seats up for the June election. Town of Mammoth Lakes seats, such as for the Town Council and the Mammoth Unif…

Highest rate of fatal accidents in nearly 40 years

Foot of snow possible by early next week

Weather and air quality conditions permitting, fire crews on the Mammoth Lakes Ranger District will be pile burning in the Lakes Basin starting March 2 and  through this week as conditions permit. Crews plan to complete 40 acres of piles near Lake Mary and Twin Lakes area.

Finally! After the driest January on record and an almost completely dry February so far, snow arrived in Mammoth on Feb. 22. Although the storm is not expected to drop more than a few inches, forecasters have said the change in the weather this week marks the beginning of a transition to a …

Some indoor places will still need to mask at least for a while, including schools, with state guidance for schools coming Feb. 28

Burn will be near Sherwin Creek Campground, another near June Lake

Man struck by car in critical condition; police seek more info

Inyo Forest, BLM see public input for grant application options

Josue Corea Vasquez shot Omar Sanchez in front of victim's home, firing 30 rounds

El Funcionario de Salud del Condado de Mono anula la orden de cierre de las clases presenciales del districto escolar de Mammoth; La reducción en los casos de COVID-19 permite que el personal escolar regrese a clases presenciales 

One week earlier than scheduled

Mono has free test clinics most days; free, in-home tests can also now be ordered   

Mono County now has the highest rate of Covid transmission in the entire state, mostly due to a huge surge in transmission of the Omicron variant following the holiday weekends. This week, the county's Emergency Operations Center team sent out an updated and expanded test schedule, and other…

Mammoth Unified closes temporarily, businesses search for workers as Omicron slams Mono

The recent spike in Covid cases in Mono County has triggered Mammoth Unified School District to go to remote learning until Jan. 28, cut staffing due to illness or quarantine in local businesses and, shows no signs of slowing down for at least a few more weeks.