Mammoth Times

07/21/2025

06/18/2025

A moderate risk of critical fire weather is expected on Thursday and Friday for parts of western Nevada and the Eastern Sierra. Expect wind gusts up to 50 mph and relative humidity of 5-15% across the area. Details here: https://tinyurl.com/yy4mb8re.

06/12/2025

The Crestview Safety Roadside Rest Area in Mono County is OPEN.

06/12/2025

Upcoming livestreams are TODAY from 6 to 7:30 p.m., as well as Tuesday, June 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

06/10/2025

Funding options available for small businesses – Eastern Sierra Capital Summit June 12

Local entrepreneurs looking for money to grow or start their business will have access to dozens of funding options at the free Eastern Sierra Capital Summit in Bishop on Thursday, June 12 from 8 a.m. until noon.

Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will be joined by presenters in a "reverse shark tank" format where lenders and assistance providers will detail loans, investment capital and grants. Topics will include SBA loan programs up to $10 million or more, small micro business loans from $5,000 to $50,000, investment and capital-based programs such as venture capital, crowdfunding, and more.

The first capital summit was held in Mammoth Lakes in 2017. According to Bearden, the SBDC has helped Eastern Sierra business owners obtain tens of millions of dollars in funding over the last eight years.

“The summit is a great opportunity to meet with lenders and other business funding experts throughout California,” notes Bearden. “Business owners looking for options to fund a new business, or to grow, expand, or transition an existing business will find something. The programs discussed will range from conventional business lending to innovative and creative suggestions to fund any business.”

Co-sponsored by AltaOne Credit Union and the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield, the event will take place at the Eastern Sierra Business Resource Center, located at 269 N. Main St. in Bishop.

Attendees will be able to meet with presenters and lenders for individual questions. Seating is limited. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ESCS-2025 for the event.

06/09/2025

MONO COUNTY ALERT: Weather Event May Lead to Potential SCE Public Safety Power Shutoff

MONO COUNTY ALERT: Weather Event May Lead to Potential SCE Public Safety Power Shutoff

Severe weather is expected to touch down in Mono County beginning Tuesday, June 10 and extending throughout the week and into the weekend. In response, Southern California Edison (SCE) may be calling for a Public Safety Power Shutoff impacting certain portions of Mono County. SCE will notify all customers who may be affected, including Critical Care and Medical Baseline customers, and is activating a Community Resource Center and Bridgeport Memorial Hall (73 N School St.), and staging a Community Crew Vehicle at the Crowley Lake Community Center (482 S. Landing Road).

When the weather improves, and restoration is authorized, crews will inspect and repair the lines and restore power. Typically, this can take up to 8 hours. Restoration can be delayed if damage is found, or daylight is needed for safe aerial or ground patrol. Updates to restoration information will be posted on www.sce.com/psps and on the Public Safety Partner Portal.

To check on the status of outages please visit the SCE outage map at sce.com/outage or call (800) 611-1911.

Please bookmark the READY Mono portal to access the most current information related to local emergencies and preparedness.

READY Mono: https://ready.mono.ca.gov/
Office of Emergency Management: (760) 924-4633

06/07/2025

UPDATE (06/19/25): Good news! Water tests have come back clear, and restrooms and drinking fountains at Mono Lake County Park have been reopened to the public.

While the park sustained only minor damage from the Inn Fire, certain areas will remain temporarily cordoned off around trees for safety. We kindly ask the public to respect these closures while Mono County Public Works continues necessary repairs.

Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation.

MONO COUNTY ALERT: 🚫 Mono Lake County Park Temporarily Closed 🚫

Due to impacts from the Inn Fire, Mono Lake County Park is temporarily closed to the public. While the park itself sustained only minor damage, the closure is necessary to ensure public health and safety as we address environmental hazards and restore water service.

Mono County Public Works is working diligently to make repairs and reopen the park as soon as it’s safe to do so. We appreciate your patience and will share updates as they become available.

06/06/2025

The Inn Fire is now 100% contained. Closures remain in place. Find out more at http://www.fs.usda.gov/.../rel.../inn-fire-now-100-contained

06/05/2025

06/04/2025

Road to Minaret Vista opens:

https://www.facebook.com/100064546485710/posts/1120674150094124/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

Minaret Vista reopens tomorrow! ⛰️

will reopen State Route 203 tomorrow, June 3, at 9:00 am. This is the final District 9 highway to reopen from its winter closure. SR 203 will open west of Mammoth Mountain from the ski resort to the end of the highway at Minaret Vista.

The road beyond the vista point is still subject to the Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project, impacting access to Reds Meadow and Devils Postpile National Monument. For more information on the access schedule, visit the “Road Conditions” page on our website.


📸 (Taken summer of 2024)