Archive - May 2012 - News Article

Big public meeting on finances set for Tuesday

May 4, 2012

The Town Council on Wednesday evening got to the down-and-dirty, but apparently the general public had better things to do than discuss town finances.

New Sign on 203 draws controversy

May 4, 2012

It was supposed to be a done deal.

How many cooks in Mammoth's kitchen?

May 4, 2012

There was a time, back in the boom years, when the Mammoth Lakes town offices were crowded with staffers sizing up every new wrinkle in town.

What's Up, Up Here? All the news and gossip for May 4-10

May 4, 2012

The Tioga Pass Gate on S.R. 120 was closed to vehicles last weekend, but not to cyclists, and members of Mammoth’s Eastside Velo Club took full advantage. Sadly, that beautiful ride is about to come to an end. Cars, RVs, pickups and the other motorists start heading into the park on Monday. …

Forest Service describes economic impact of Red's treefall

May 4, 2012

The massive November treefall in Reds Meadow might not be the total disaster some might think it is.

Council to reach out to residents on budget, MLLA situations; first of two open discussions set for Wednesday

May 1, 2012

The best of Wednesday’s 6 p.m. Town Council meeting is the last item on its agenda.

That’s just one indicator of the interest the public may have in the town’s ongoing fiscal situation, from its projected budget shortfalls to the impact of the $42 million Mammoth Lakes Land Acquisition judgment.

Mono County District Attorney George Booth announces retirement at end of June

May 1, 2012

Mono County District Attorney George Booth announced he will retire at the end of June in a letter addressed to the five county supervisors dated April 19.

Booth has served the county as either a Mono County Deputy District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney or District Attorney, for 27 years.