Eastern Sierra News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clean Up The Lake to Lead Upper Twin Lakes Environmental Cleanup Mono County Expresses Deep Gratitude to Clean Up the Lake as Upper Twin Lakes Project Expands Eastern Sierra Stewardship MONO COUNTY, Calif. (August 10, 2026) – Mono County and non-profit Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) have launched the Upper Twin Lakes Cleanup Project near Bridgeport, California this week. The initiative expands CUTL’s mission to safeguard freshwater ecosystems by removing submerged debris and mobilizing communities to protect fragile underwater environments. Mono County extends its deepest gratitude to Clean Up the Lake for bringing this vital stewardship project to our region and expanding their conservation efforts across Eastern Sierra waters. As a treasured destination for anglers, boaters, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts, Upper Twin Lakes is both an invaluable natural resource and an area particularly susceptible to the long-term impacts of heavy recreation. This ne...

I Lost 100 Pounds and Found Something Very Important James 1:12 "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life." On July 22, 2024, I walked into Planet Fitness committed to losing weight and getting back into shape. A few months earlier, I had walked away from a job I worked hard to get. I was struggling with feelings of failure, embarrassment, and the fear that maybe I would never get another opportunity to show I could do it. I was at one of the lowest points in my professional life, and I made a decision: Control what you can control. I could work to become the best version of myself. I remember telling myself, "You don't need anyone's approval. You don't have to be selected, liked, or given permission. You just have to be honest about where you've fallen short...and get to work." At the time, I didn't fully know what that meant. But I knew one place I could start. ...

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2026 CONTACT: Jason Scalese   Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil authors SR 121 Honoring the Killed in Action Flag     SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today, Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil today introduced Senate Resolution 121 on the Senate floor, relative to the Killed in Action Flag. The measure recognized the flag as a powerful emblem of sacrifice and encouraged its voluntary display across California. The resolution passed the Senate unanimously.   In her floor remarks, Senator Alvarado-Gil emphasized the profound cost of freedom borne by American service members. She noted that an estimated 340,000 to 345,000 U.S. service members have been killed in action since World War I, including approximately 22,000 to 23,000 Californians. She highlighted California’s losses across major conflicts: roughly 1,932 combat-related fatalities in World War I, more than 17,000 in World War II, 1,743 confirmed killed in action in the Korean War, thousands more in Vietnam, and more ...

I Lost 100 Pounds and Found Something Very Important James 1:12 "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life." On July 22, 2024, I walked into Planet Fitness committed to losing weight and getting back into shape. A few months earlier, I had walked away from a job I worked hard to get. I was struggling with feelings of failure, embarrassment, and the fear that maybe I would never get another opportunity to show I could do it. I was at one of the lowest points in my professional life, and I made a decision: Control what you can control. I could work to become the best version of myself. I remember telling myself, "You don't need anyone's approval. You don't have to be selected, liked, or given permission. You just have to be honest about where you've fallen short...and get to work." At the time, I didn't fully know what that meant. But I knew one place I could start. ...

Today will be the warmest day of the week, with temperatures dropping below-normal by midweek.   Monsoon moisture will return shower & thunderstorm chances to the region each afternoon.   With shower & thunderstorms, expect gusty winds, frequent lightning, and isolated instances of flash flooding beneath stronger cells.   https://sierrawave.net/nws-week-forecast/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mono County Board of Supervisors Recognizes August as National Breastfeeding Month MONO COUNTY, Calif. (August 10, 2026) – Last Tuesday, the Mono County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing August as National Breastfeeding Month, reaffirming the County's commitment to supporting families, improving maternal and infant health, and expanding access to lactation resources throughout the community. The proclamation was presented by Kalina Gardiner, Director of the Mono County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program, during the Board's regular meeting. National Breastfeeding Month highlights the many health, economic, and environmental benefits of human milk feeding while recognizing the families, healthcare providers, peer counselors, and community organizations that help parents meet their infant feeding goals. "Breastfeeding provides lifelong health benefits for both babies and parents, but families should never ha...