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First things first  Dear Editor: Regarding short-term single family rentals, Sandy Hogan writes, “A detailed inventory of what we have would therefore be the first step …” I gently suggest that this is putting the cart before the horse. Before we spend a lot of time and effort with inventory and subsequent analysis, we, as [...]

Nightly rentals & 2nd homeowners Dear Editor:  As a local realtor, I frequently have been asked why can’t Mammoth homes be rented nightly/weekly, similar to Mammoth condos. My experience is that many single family residence home owners and potential home buyers would like the opportunity to do so. When our Town sent warning letters to [...]

Dr. Sansom bids farewell  Dear all my wonderful patients:  I have received great personal reward from dentistry over the years, but the time has come for me to retire from private practice. Although I won’t be seeing you in my office, you and your family will remain in my thoughts. I appreciate the confidence you [...]

Connecticut shooting response  Dear Fellow Citizens:  Like all of you, we are shocked and saddened by the horrific school shootings that occurred in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14. One can only wonder what pushes a person to take such violent action on innocent people and in this case, teachers and kindergarten students. We share [...]

TBID: no representation!  Dear Editor:  According to recent news reports, Mammoth Lakes Tourism and an “Exploratory Committee” have been investigating the implementation of a TBID (Tourism Business Improvement District). As I understand it, this TBID would establish a “self assessment” on Mammoth businesses. The proceeds of the assessment would provide funding to Mammoth Lakes Tourism [...]

Clark Foundation says “thank you”  Dear Editor:  On behalf of Kelly Clark, I would like to thank everyone who sponsored, supported and joined us for The Inaugural Kelly Clark Foundation Wine Dinner and Live Auction Event. It was a successful evening at the Westin Monache Resort, and we raised more than $25,000 in funds to [...]

These two young fans of Santa endured the chilly weather on Nov. 23 by sipping on hot cocoa.

A healthy counterbalance Dear Editor: It was disappointing to read the recent article concerning the BID proposal by Mr. Gregory. What we need as a community right now is not a raise in taxes to offer more marketing, but rather an alternative vision for the town as a whole. Increasing our amount of marketing to [...]

Weighing the Rusty plan  Dear Editor: Several years ago, an attractive young lady came to see me at my office.  She announced that she was there on behalf of the Mountain and CEO Rusty Gregory, and that she had plans that would remake Mammoth into a new and improved version. The plans she presented were [...]

The effect of cutting officers  Dear Editor:  I am gravely concerned about the proposed elimination of positions within the Mammoth Lakes Police Department. From both a law enforcement perspective as well as a community perspective based on our being a tourist destination, I see nothing but negative consequences resulting from this proposal. I know the [...]