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Slinkard Fire Grows to 9,051 acres but U.S. 395 Now Open

Published Sunday, September 3, 2017

The Slinkard Fire grew to 9,051 acres but was 35 percent contained as of Sunday afternoon, with U.S. Highway 395 remaining open both directions.

VIDEO: 8 tips for staying healthy this back to school season

Published Friday, September 1, 2017

Here are eight tips for staying healthy this back to school season! Number one: Focus on eating healthy meals, not snacks. Number two: Create and follow a meal plan. Meal prepping for the week is a great way to do this! Number three: Parents should be realistic when it comes to picky eaters.

Topaz Area Fire Now at 7,200 Acres: Firefighters Trying to Save Holbrook Junction

Published Thursday, August 31, 2017

The Slinkard Fire north of Bridgeport and near the community of Topaz is now estimated to be 7,200 acres, with zero percent containment as of September 1. U.S.

Mammoth Council Debates Developer Subsidies, More At Aug. 30 Special Meeting

Published Tuesday, August 29, 2017

The Mammoth Lakes Town Council meets tomorrow, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m.

Solar Eclipse

Published Monday, August 21, 2017

Today's solar eclipse will reach its climax in Mammoth Lakes at about 10:30 a.m.
To safely view the eclipse, please follow the tips below, provided by Dr. Mark Hodges of the Owens Valley Radio Observatory:

Picnic Fire near Mono Lake

Published Tuesday, August 15, 2017

The Picnic Fire, near Mono Lake on Picnic Ground Road (BLM jurisdiction), is holding at 2 acres today. Numerous crews and helicopters responded with aggressive suppression to this new start yesterday near the community of Lee Vining. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Indian Fire update

Published Friday, August 11, 2017

The fire continues to slowly grow to the north. Fire behavior includes creeping, smoldering, and backing between dead and down trees with moderate uphill runs when slope and fuels align and short-range spotting on the northern flank. The fire remains west of Red Rock Creek.

Sierra fire season continues

Published Thursday, August 10, 2017

Fire officials are battling a number of fires in the Sierra while many local communities cope with smoke blowing over the mountains.

Lightning-started fire burns near June

Published Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Fire crews are responding to the Grant Fire, located west of Highway 158 between Silver and Grant Lakes on the June Lake Loop. It is approximately 100 acres. It appears to be a lightning-caused fire that started yesterday evening.

VIDEO: Anthony Scaramucci out as White House communications director

Published Monday, July 31, 2017

Anthony Scaramucci out as White House communications director