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Sagebrush Sally: Change Starts Small, and So Does Resistance

Dear Sagebrush Sally, I care about this town and want to get more involved—volunteer, help organize events, maybe even join a local board. But every time I dip a toe…
Heard Around Town: Water, Wildflowers, and Willpower

SIFPD Declines Water Tank Offer, Focuses on New Fire Stations and 2026 Tax Measure At the most recent meeting of the Southern Inyo Fire Protection District (SIFPD), the board turned…
Sagebrush Sally: Scrutiny Builds Stronger Communities

Dear Sagebrush Sally, As you’re surely aware, the winds have been stirring up a bit of drama around town lately. Some folks around here say that asking tough questions or…
Inyo County Opens Door for Bold Proposals at Tecopa Hot Springs Bidder’s Conference

The path forward for the Tecopa Hot Springs Campground and Pools came into sharper focus this week as Inyo County officials fielded questions from prospective operators during a Bidder’s Conference…
New Records Reveal Tecopa Hot Springs’ Books

Prospective operators eyeing the Tecopa Hot Springs Campground and Pools are poring over Inyo County’s request for proposals, searching for clues and benchmarks that might help them craft realistic financial…
Sagebrush Sally: When the Desert Shakes, Hold Your Ground

Dear Sagebrush Sally, It feels like Tecopa’s about to get one heck of a shake-up. Between “Downtown Tecopa” being listed for sale for $50 million and the hot springs campground…
Big Fix, Big Risk: Inyo County Lays Out Hurdles for Tecopa Hot Springs Revival

The future of the historic Tecopa Hot Springs Campground and Pools continues to be the biggest news in Tecopa as Inyo County seeks proposals for a new concessionaire to operate,…
New Bid, Old Problems: Inyo County Opens Search for Tecopa Hot Springs Campground Operator

Inyo County released a new request for proposals on Monday, seeking a qualified concessionaire to take over management of the Tecopa Hot Springs Campground and Pools — a move that,…
Final Notice: County Letter Reveals Why Tecopa Hot Springs Operator Walked Away

In Southeast Inyo County, the Tecopa Hot Springs Campground and Pools — a longtime draw for tourists and a vital amenity for local residents — is once again changing hands.…
Sagebrush Sally: It’s Hot Enough—The Attitude Doesn’t Have to Be

Dear Sagebrush Sally, As a new resident to the community, I have been told I have to volunteer for one of the community services in order to use the hot…
Records Trace Years of Noncompliance as Tecopa Hot Springs Operator Approaches County Deadline

Since issuing a formal 30-day notice last month demanding that the operator remedy longstanding deficiencies, Inyo County officials have largely refused to answer any questions about the status of the…
Sagebrush Sally: The First Amendment Isn’t Optional—Even in Tecopa

Dear Sagebrush Sally, Lately, it feels like free speech is on trial here in Tecopa—not in a courtroom, but on the streets, in businesses, and all over social media. Some…