Eastern Sierra News

Effort Counts Twice I recently reread the book Grit by Angela Duckworth and was reminded of one of my favorite quotes: “For all that talent counts, effort counts twice.” Duckworth explains achievement this way: Talent × Effort = Skill Skill × Effort = Achievement Talent determines how quickly you pick up a skill. Then effort is what it takes to sharpen that skill. When you apply effort to the skill you’ve developed, it leads to achievement. Someone who is less naturally talented may need more effort to master a skill and then apply it, but great achievement is still possible. I began my career as a math teacher in Sacramento. Math can be a difficult subject for people to master. What I told my students is, math just takes more work—but you can do it. Angela Duckworth simply put it in a way that anyone can understand: effort counts twice. When I was ten years old and just beginning my football career, one of my coaches, Coach Anderson, said something to me that has stayed with me for ...

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI MAR 06 2026 Dry weather thru this weekend into early next week, probably beyond. Temps will warm to 76° by Monday in Bishop and 57° in Mammoth and 90° in Death Valley. This Winter has pretty much followed an expected trend. Long dry spells, with few very wet spells. There is a hope for at least another wet period, but that remains to be seen when...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 58 / 27 Big Pine: 59 / 29 Independence: 62 / 34 Lone Pine: 58 / 36 Olancha: 59 / 36 Mammoth Lakes: 39 / 21 Death Valley: 77 / 50 https://sierrawave.net/?p=102438

- The Wind Advisories in effect across the region have been extended and are now in effect from this morning through Saturday 10 PM PST/ 9PM MST. - Widespread gusts over 40 MPH are expected, with the strongest winds expected today and Saturday.   https://sierrawave.net/nws-high-wind-warning-for-certain-areas/

If you were summoned to appear in INDEPENDENCE on Monday, March 9, 2026 this panel has been canceled and you DO NOT need to appear. https://sierrawave.net/jury-duty-announcement-29/

  Women Who Lead Women in Business is tomorrow, 5–7pm at Noodle-Ly. Brianna Goico will facilitate the conversation with Andrea Walker (Stellar Brew Café) and Elizabeth McGuire (East Side Bakeshop) as they reflect on navigating business and family life after the McGee Creek Pack Fire. With International Women’s Day on March 8 and this year’s “Give to Gain” theme, the evening centers on sharing strength, perspective, and support. It's not too late to sign up but do it now.  >>> Click here to register Sleep Well: @Parallax Don’t sleep on this one — our annual Power Lunch at Parallax sold out last year. Sponsored by Mammoth Hospital, on Tuesday, March 17, Dr. Steve Kirtland will dig into what “normal” sleep really is, what disrupts it (hello early powder mornings and busy seasons), and how better rest impacts focus, mood, and overall health. It’s a very Mammoth topic — paired with a great lunch at Parallax. >>> Click here to register Hit the Slopes First Start the d...

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster   Synopsis - MON MAR 02 2026   HAPPY MARCH!. We have a ridge of high pressure building into the Desert SW. This will bring dry weather for the Owens Valley this week. For Mammoth, light showers are likely today and Wednesday, as a weakening Pacific low hobbles thru Mono County. So maybe a 1 or 2 inches at the Main Lodge. Other than that, cooling temps this week, by about 5° by Friday, from that aforementioned low...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today:   Bishop: 63 / 30 Big Pine: 64 / 34 Independence: 66 / 38 Lone Pine: 65 / 41 Olancha: 66 / 40  Mammoth Lakes: 42 / 24 Death Valley: 85 / 53 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-sierra-atmospheric-forecast-march-2nd/

URINETOWN The Musical ​IS THAT REALLY THE NAME?!? ​IT'S A REAL SHOW WE SWEAR ​REALLY, IT WON 2 TONY AWARDS, GOOGLE IT! ​SERIOUSLY, CAN WE CHANGE THIS?   ​The Funniest, Awful Musical you'll Ever see ​Performance Details ​Brought to you by the BUHS Theater Club ​Feb 27 – 6:00pm ​Feb 28 – 1:00pm and 6:00pm ​Mar 1 – 1:00pm ​Mar 6 – 6:00pm ​Mar 7 – 1:00pm and 6:00pm ​At the BUHS Theater ​Tickets & Credits ​Purchase Tickets at: https://our.show/buhs2026 or with this QR Code ​Music and Lyrics: Mark Hollmann ​Book and Lyrics: Greg Kotis https://sierrawave.net/buhs-urinetown-the-musical/

Bishop Union Takes a Loss By Team Reports Source MaxPreps Feb 28, 2026 Bishop Union Broncos vs. Bakersfield Drillers   Bishop Union came into their game on Saturday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against the Bakersfield Drillers, falling 11-1.   Bishop Union saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mike Trejo, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one RBI.   Bishop Union's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Bakersfield, they now have a winning record of 3-2.   Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop Union will square off against Burroughs at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bakersfield, they will be taking part in a tournament against Taft at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Source MaxPreps https://sierrawave.net/bishop-union-broncos-vs-bakersfield-drillers/

Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theatre presents The Cottage written by Sandy Rustin Writer of the 2024 MLRT production of CLUE March 13 - 29 Fri & Sat at 7pm Sun at 4pm Location: Mammoth High School MPR 365 Sierra Park Rd. For your personal comfort you may want to bring a cushion. For tickets click here General Admission - $20 / Seniors 65 and older $18 Tickets purchased at the door $25 no discounts NOTE: RATED PG FOR MATURE THEMES The Cottage is a witty farce about romance, sex, marriage, infidelity, faith, identity, and ... love. It's a Monday morning in June of 1923 in a charming cottage in the English countryside. A brazen decision sets off a fast-paced procession of arrivals, surprises, and laughs. Inspired by the works of Noel Coward, what ensues is an unpredictable, potentially murderous, witty romp of comedic chaos. From the writer of the theatrical version of "Clue."  For tickets click here This year's Festival is around the corner. Take ad...

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has approved an expansion of the Silver Peak lithium mine in Esmeralda County, Nevada, operated by Albemarle Corporation. The plan enlarges the site and adds new wells, pipelines, and processing infrastructure to boost lithium recovery for battery production. Federal officials say the move strengthens domestic supply of a critical mineral for electric vehicles and energy storage, while environmental reviews and oversight will continue as development proceeds. Currently, Silver Peak is the only fully active lithium mine in the US. . It has been in operation since the 1960s and currently supplies virtually all domestically mined lithium for battery, industrial and defense uses. However, that doesn’t mean it’s the only place in the U.S. with lithium resources. There are several additional projects at earlier stages — under construction or permitting.   https://sierrawave.net/blm-approves-expansion-of-silver-peak-lithium-mine/