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Illegal marijuana grow site discovered in Death Valley

Park rangers recently discovered a large, illegal marijuana grow site in Death Valley National Park. The site of approximately 40 acres was spotted in Jail Canyon, a rarely-visited canyon on the western side of the Panamint Mountains.

County wants DWP to cut pumping in 2021-22

Faced with drought conditions and the second straight year of runoff levels far below average, Inyo County is recommending a significant drop in proposed groundwater pumping by the Los Angeles Department of Water and power during the 2021-22 runoff year.

Laws Museum and Historic Site to re-open Friday

The Laws Museum and Historic Site has announced that all indoor and outdoor exhibits will be open on Friday, April 23.
Museum hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Visitors are required to follow pandemic protocols to continue to protect themselves and others.

Region angles for return of Fishmas

Eastern Sierra locals and visitors alike are gearing up for “Fishmas” on Saturday, April 24, the official start to regular fishing season.

Bishop resident injured in vehicle accident

A Bishop resident was seriously injured Monday morning on Warm Springs Road after his vehicle collided with temporary barriers near the bridge over the canal, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Rental assistance available to qualified residents

Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action and Mammoth Lakes Housing have joined the Local Partner Network to help spread the word in Inyo, Mono and Alpine counties regarding rental assistance due to financial hardships because of the pandemic and to assist area residents in obtaining help due to f

Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Reservation plans Earth Day event

The Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Reservation invites the community to participate in the eighth annual Lone Pine Tribal Earth Day Celebration from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17.
This year’s theme is “Traditional Ecological Knowledge: Live it, Teach it.”

Mojave Precious Metals welcomed all to open house

Mojave Precious Metals Inc. held a COVID-19 safe outdoor open house at its Lone Pine office on March 31.

Independence Fire Safe Council reports on fire break project

Area residents may have noticed CalFire trucks and lots of work going on behind the Eastern California Museum on the west side of Independence lately.

NIHD medical staff celebrates March COVID Heroes

Continuing to recognize those who have played vital roles in combatting the pandemic, Northern Inyo Healthcare District medical staff is pleased to honor Casey Solomon, and Drs. Monika Mehrens and Stacey Brown as the March COVID Heroes of the Month.