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Bureaucrat Beat: Ho-hum, Bronzeville and meet the mayors
No surprise here. Last week, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power shot out their annual operations plan for the Owens Valley. In spite of Inyo’s request that they pump 68,500 acre feet of...
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New reality in Mammoth surfaces during budget talks
As the businessmen of Mammoth Lakes Land Acquisition pore over financial records of the Town of Mammoth Lakes, in search of payment for their $40 million lawsuit judgment, the Town Council tries to...
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No prohibitions for skateboarders on Mammoth streets
Mammoth Lakes Police Chief Dan Watson opened up the skateboard regulation issue for discussion. When the Mammoth Town Council met Wednesday night, they declined to prohibit skateboards on town...
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Mammoth Lakes Police: crime and traffic stats
The Mammoth Lakes Police Department just released crime and traffic statistics for 2011 compared to 2010. Following is the news release that details that state of crime and traffic issues: The Town...
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MLPD arrest man for terrorist threats
On Tuesday, Mammoth Lakes Police arrested Shawn Snyder, 42, of Mammoth. He was booked for a charge of Terrorist Threats. Police Chief Dan Watson said that Snyder was arrested after he had threatened...
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Town Council: Finances, MLLA, internet service, medical marijuana
When the Mammoth Town Council meets Wednesday night they will tell the public about budget problems, and MLLA issues. They will hear an update on the status of internet services in Mammoth, and they...
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Mammoth Town Council rejects medical marijuana moratorium
Mammoth Police Chief Dan Watson said one case that will be heard by the California Supreme Court involves a Long Beach ordinance very similar to Mammoth's which could mean Mammoth's ordinance would be...
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Mammoth public says keep the police and Whitmore pool
Unsure what to say over the past many months of secret negotiations, the people of Mammoth Lakes found their voice at Wednesday night’s meeting. Citizens stood up and clearly spoke out against the...
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Concerns grow over Mammoth police cuts
From the Los Angeles Times to the Mono County Sheriff, more than a few seriously question the severe police cuts proposed by the Mammoth Town Council. The Times, in Mammoth’s major market, reported on...
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Police Chief works on report on impacts
As the storm of opinion swirls around Mammoth Lakes and the Town Council proposes to cut seven police officers, Police Chief Dan Watson has made his beliefs known but has not said too much. He has...
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MLPD cite drivers in pedestrian safety operation
** NEWS RELEASE ** PEDESTRIAN SAFETY OPERATION IN MAMMOTH On Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 the Mammoth Lakes Police Department conducted a pedestrian safety operation on Main Street as a...
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Mayor responds to questions on manager
In the wake of surprise news that the Town Manager is out and someone else will lead Town government organization, Sierra Wave Media talked to Mammoth Mayor Rick Wood. Mayor Wood said that the Town...
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Town Council accepts manager’s resignation
(News Release – Town of Mammoth Lakes) On Thursday, September 5, the Mammoth Lakes Town Council accepted the resignation of Town Manager Marianna Marysheva-Martinez. Ms. Marysheva-Martinez served the...
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MLPD volunteer program gets underway
When the Town Council cut nearly half of the staff at the Mammoth Lakes Police Department, officials said they wanted a volunteer program. Police Chief Dan Watson had agreed he would do that but...
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New officer joins MLPD
Town Clerk Jamie Gray swears in new MLPD Officer Jack Loera. Chief Dan Watson looks on. ** NEWS RELEASE ** Mammoth Lakes Police Department Adds a New Police Officer For the first time in more than 5...
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Mono Supervisors: help for pets in emergencies
In weather, fire or earthquake disasters that sometimes hit Mono County towns, many services come into play. However, the needs of animals during such stressful times have been left up to owners, who...
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Mammoth follows national crime trend
Visitor numbers were up in Mammoth Lakes last year, and crime went down. After police issued crime and traffic statistics for 2013, we talked to Police Chief Dan Watson who is not taking credit for...
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Mammoth Town Council: MLTC salaries, e-cigs, and crime trends
The salary for a Mammoth Town Council member equals $300 per month and has since the Town incorporated in 1984. In a report from the Town Manager and Town attorney, the officials say that staff has...
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MLPD chief recruitment underway
After some reported pressure from the Town Council, Town Manager Dan Holler has moved ahead with recruitment of a new Police Chief. Chief Dan Watson had much earlier announced he would retire at the...
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Road and bicycle safety
CYCLING ETIQUETTE AND THE NEW THREE FEET FOR SAFETY ACT With the introduction of the new “Three Feet for Safety Act” that goes into effect September 16, 2014, the Town will be actively communicating...
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New officer at MLPD
Officer Robin Henry sworn in. MLPD ADDS NEW POLICE OFFICER On October 1, 2014, the newest member of the Mammoth Lakes Police Department was sworn in by Police Chief Dan Watson. Officer Robin Henry...
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New MLPD reserve officer
Police Chief Dan Watson presents bad to Officer Grant Zemel. NEWEST MLPD RESERVE OFFICER The Mammoth Lakes Police Department (MLPD) has a new addition. On October 9, Grant Town Clerk Jamie Gray...
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