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Consumer Confidence Report on water now available

Published Wednesday, June 28, 2017

The Mammoth Community Water District’s Consumer Confidence Report on water quality during 2016 is now available at the District’s reception and permit desks and at the Mammoth Lakes Public Library.

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Tioga Pass to open

Published Wednesday, June 28, 2017

The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park (Highway 120 through the park) opens for the season Thursday, June 29.

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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division and Mammoth law enforcement are requesting the public’s help in identifying suspects responsible for the theft of several high dollar mountain bikes from participants of Epic Rides in Carson City June 16-18, 2017.

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Fire Crews Respond to the Diaz Fire

Published Thursday, June 22, 2017

Inyo National Forest fire crews are responding to the Diaz Fire, located along the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada southwest of Lone Pine, at approximately 9,000 feet in elevation.
The fire was estimated to be five acres yesterday and is actively burning in steep, rugged terrain.

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Dangerous waters

Published Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Hot summer temperatures are melting the record Sierra snowpack in record time and local authorities are warning hikers and campers that fast-flowing water can be dangerous.

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Summer's heating up

Published Monday, June 19, 2017

The hottest place on Earth is bracing for its first extremely hot week of the year. Temperatures above 120° F are expected in Death Valley National Park this week as spring gives way to summer.