Author: Jacob Penderworth
I walk the (high) line
The Eastern Sierra is a great area for many types of outdoor activities, from fishing to climbing to skiing in the winter. One that’s becoming more popular lately is a[…]
Eat this!
Technology is advancing rapidly. Nowadays we get in our cars and don’t even have to take the key out of our pocket to start them — just press a button[…]
Will newly-designed Vons roof hold up to Mammoth winters?
Is Vons’ new roof design, part of the $4.5 million remodel the Mammoth store is currently undergoing, a liability? As the facelift continues some locals have wondered if the new[…]
Saving for a rainy day
On Feb. 16, 2006, Gregory Allen Rains, a Mammoth Lakes resident, passed away at age 46. He had moved to the Eastern Sierra in 1999 with his wife, Eileen Rains. They bought a house on Canyon Boulevard and Gregory began an accounting firm titled Gregory Rains & Co. His death was completely unexpected, especially at such a young age. The worst part came later though, when Eileen discovered that Gregory had accrued quite a bit of debt.
Bad break: Vatche Agopian vs. Metric Mammoth LLC
In Mammoth, things get icy during the winter. People slip on pavement, lose control of their vehicles and end up in snowbanks, and sometimes get injured in the process. Last week’s jury trial in Mono County Superior Court of Vatche Agopian vs. Metric Mammoth LLC involved the last of these scenarios.