By
Mike Bodine/Register Staff
Inyo County will be watched by a new set of eyes when the 2011-12 Grand Jurors is sworn in on July 5.
The group of 11 residents commits an entire year to working on an annual report, a summary of investigations of departments and functions in the county and the cities and towns therein, brought to their attention by citizens.
The jurorsâ mission statement states it âwill act as the publicâs âwatchdogâ by investigating the affairs of governmentâ and â(w)ill judiciously investigate all allegations against and misconduct by public officials.â
By
Mike Gervais/Register Staff
Today marks the first day of summer and organizers at the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair already have many of the logistics ironed out for this yearâs much-anticipated event.
Officials have confirmed that the popular Russell Brotherâs Circus and Discovering Science shows will be returning and flavors for various cooking and baking contests have been selected.
The theme for this yearâs event is âHappy Days are Yours and Mine,â and event organizers are planning a â50s theme reflecting the good old days of the hit TV show âHappy Days.â